Job Description

Hybrid. This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Warren, Michigan three to five times per week, pending business needs

The Role

GM is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager with expertise in lean supply chain and material handling. The ideal candidate must have experience in lean manufacturing or manufacturing engineering, with a solid background in vehicle assembly processes: including batch building processing, containerization, and packaging solutions.

What You'll Do

Develop and architect the batch building process and standards for future vehicle launches, ensuring the smooth flow of materials to meet production requirements.
Oversee the design, implementation, and optimization of material handling processes to support batch building in an automotive manufacturing environment.
Drive optimization of assembly plant and supplier scheduling, logistics, and material flow for batch building. Conduct manufacturing simulations to drive optimum batch solutions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on a batch build material strategy; requires working w/ manufacturing operations and manufacturing engineering.
Support planning efforts in the containerization and packaging of materials to support batch building, ensuring cost-effective, safe, and space-efficient solutions.
Work closely with manufacturing engineering to ensure proper material flow, packaging standards, and timely deliveries that meet launch goals. Support automation initiatives that further enable batch building.
Monitor and improve material flow efficiency, identifying opportunities for automation, cost savings, and process improvements.
Ensure compliance with industry regulations, safety protocols, and company standards in all material handling processes.

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

10+ years of overall experience in automotive manufacturing or manufacturing engineering, with a focus on material handling and supply chain management.
5+ years in engineering leadership role
Domestic travel up to 30% to support projects
Experience in developing & analyzing manufacturing simulations to optimize production, including material flow and assembly line utilization.
In-depth knowledge of vehicle assembly batch building strategies, including planning, logistics, and best practices.
Proven experience in containerization and packaging processes.
Ability to manage complex projects, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to implement innovative solutions.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing or equivalent experience
OEM experience in vehicle assembly batch building
Experience with automation in material handling processes.
Familiarity with advanced material handling technologies (e.g., AGVs, automated storage systems).
Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma certification.

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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 aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. 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. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

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