Execution Zone Manufacturing Engineer - General Assembly

Description

The Role

As a Zone Manufacturing Engineer, you will be the technical owner for an assigned production zone. You will lead the design, installation, and launch of manufacturing processes and tooling for new programs, model changes, and current production, working with a high degree of autonomy and accountability. This role is hands-on in the plant and requires strong problem-solving, cross-functional collaboration, and launch leadership.

What You’ll Do

Lead manufacturing process development for the assigned zone, including process design, equipment/tooling selection, integration, and ramp-up to steady state.

Own program launches and production changes by defining all product and manufacturing requirements (tooling, layouts, material flow, conveyance, automation, etc.).

Manage tooling, equipment, and technology projects from concept through design, build, validation, and launch, including supplier oversight.

Analyze and optimize material flow and support advanced process/technology development for future-state improvements.

Drive launch readiness and issue resolution by leading plant build events, Zone Board reviews, and participation in PDT, CIT, and other integration forums.

Ensure process compliance and quality, including PFMEAs, PPI execution, system deliverables (Auros, LMS), and spare-parts/design readiness.

Support procurement, financial reviews, and cross-functional alignment to ensure tooling and M&E requirements, budgets, safety standards, and training needs are met.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

2+ years of experience in manufacturing

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field — OR — equivalent relevant experience in lieu of a degree.

Proven ability to solve complex problems and drive issues to resolution.

Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills to influence and partner with cross-functional teams.

Demonstrated project management skills, including managing multiple complex projects and priorities with autonomy and accountability.

Flexibility to support changing work hours, including some weekends, holidays, off-shifts, and travel (up to 75%), particularly during launches.

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

1–2 years of automotive industry experience

Experience contributing to cross-functional integration within a defined manufacturing zone, including coordination of tooling, conveyance, material flow, facilities, and automation deliverables through launch

Prior General Assembly (GA) experience, including familiarity with GA tooling, workstations, material delivery methods, fastening systems, ergonomics, and build-event support.

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This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis.

The selected candidate will be required to travel at least 50% or more on a frequent basis.

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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