Site Mechanical Lead

General Motors
Detroit, MI

Description

Work Arrangement

The successful candidate is expected to report to Factory ZERO – Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Center on a full-time basis.

Please Note:

Sponsorship: GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

The Role

You will be responsible for leading the maintenance and repair activities of plant equipment. This work requires the ability to make decisions based on established tools, applications, and procedures; and is of a technical nature using independent judgment within the limits of GMS, focusing on Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, and Environment (SPQRCE).

Support rotational shifts per operation plans

As the Mechanical Lead, you will be responsible for a small to medium group of maintenance employees including Electricians, Millwrights, Pipefitters and Toolmakers.

What You’ll Do

You will lead all the mechanical maintenance, repair of plant equipment, create preventative maintenance plans; conduct appropriate checks and tests, and communicate evaluation of results and generate reports to improve uptime of equipment.

Maximo business administration activities for the site (Maximo LBA)

Mechanical design and function modifications promoting continuous improvement (TIP) to help production operations produce quality parts at rate

Asset Sustainability Management and Planning (i.e., Preventive and Predictive Maintenance)

Recommend solutions to problems

Responsible for preventative maintenance and diagnosis of equipment malfunctions.

Meet schedule and quality requirements

Establishes a course of action to accomplish completion of the job and/or project.

Production Guidance (technical troubleshooting and direction)

Production Loss Analysis (downtime reviews)

Project Planning and Scheduling Activities

Production Launch Support Activities

Union Trades Supervision (directing of hourly trades to perform work as necessary)

Implement divisional and corporate policies and safety and good housekeeping practices

Maintain frequent contact and collaboration with others outside of the work group

Has knowledge and ability to implement GMS principles

Responsible for escalation of issues in a timely manner

Must have knowledge of the practical problem-solving process

Cost reduction and Generate Technical solutions for current, new, and major programs

Support 5000 Maintenance Account budget attainment

Assist in developing engineering designs, including subsystems

Assist in implementing engineering changes

Engineering Documentation Management including creating and updating all types of resource documentation (Word, Excel, AutoCAD, etc.)

Support rotational shifts per operation plans

Lead 3D printing activities

Site NPP (Process) and PAT (Plant Asset Team) lead

Asset Disposal process (AD), Asset Condition Assessment Planning (ACAP)

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)​​

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and/or equivalent experience

5 + years’ experience in automotive conveyor, robot systems and / or structural analysis

Proficiency in administering Maximo application (3+years)

Knowledge of Preventative Maintenance and Predictive Maintenance principles

Experience with planning and implementation of systems and processes

Experience in developing and executing procedures

Expert knowledge of mechanical systems (Robotics, Conveyors, Servos, Mechanical Drives and Tooling)

Hands-on troubleshooting background

Working knowledge of process equipment operations, sequence, error proofing and diagnostic capabilities

Outstanding problem solving and analytical skills

Ability to multitask and work with others in a highly flexible and demanding environment

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)​

Knowledge of Team Center

Basic industrial controls knowledge.

Basic knowledge of robot automation, particularly Fanuc robots.

Knowledge of fluid fill systems.

Knowledge of automated welding and adhesive/sealing dispense.

Knowledge of drives / motion control.

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

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

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

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Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.

All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.

Accommodations

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Posted 2026-02-03

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