Job Description

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This job is eligible for relocation benefits.

Onsite - This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Tonawanda on a full-time basis.

The Role:

The Manufacturing Process Engineer is to provide professional technical knowledge, results and behaviors in the environment of new and mature manufacturing systems to sustain or increase safety, quality, throughput and efficiency. The ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment is critical to succeed in this role.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities):

Support the day-to-day production needs on the production floor by maintaining solid relationships with the Production and Maintenance teams.

Manage significant downtime events by providing technical guidance and support.

Design work operations that meet safety, quality, and efficiency requirements with high integrity.

Drive Continuous Improvement efforts in assigned area through the elimination of waste.

Evaluate bottleneck areas and support throughput and productivity improvements in assigned area.

Reduce total cost by improving productivity metrics related to equipment uptime, cycle time and quality.

Become a coach and teacher of lean manufacturing principles to the production floor team members.

Drive problem solving efforts.

Work collaboratively as one team with all levels of the organization. 

Work collaboratively with machine and tool builders on the design and implementation of new tools and equipment.

Create and Maintain Process Flow Diagrams, Control Plans and PFMEAs.

Lead plant Equipment Install / Debug / Launch / Continuous Improvement activities.

Contribute to lessons learned activities by providing feedback and information to the central process team for BOE/BOP updates. 

Provide technical direction to, and oversight of outside vendor sources when vendors are on site

Leverage GD&T skillsets to ensure manufacturing equipment, tooling, assembly processes, and quality verifications procedures meet design requirements

Equipment Spare Part identification and stock request submission

Author Equipment Preventative Maintenance Plans and provide training for the Maintenance and Production teams to execute

Problem-solve (analyze data, determine root causes, develop implementation plans) and resolve issues which are affecting assembly, quality or throughput

Support implementation of new processes & equipment

Provides technical support for manufacturing operations

Coordinate input from internal/external customers to better understand customer needs



Additional Job Description

Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications):

Ability and willingness to work Non-Standard Hours outside of normal Shift (early morning, late evenings and some weekends and holidays) to support installation and maintenance of equipment.

Minimum of 3 years of Assembly or Machining process development experience in Manufacturing or Manufacturing Engineering discipline with plant floor experience.

Experience in troubleshooting equipment (problem solving/debug).

Understanding of Pneumatic, Mechanical, and Control drawings. 

Understanding/Application of Part Locating/Mechanics/Machine Design. 

Understanding of Theory of Constraints.

Practical Problem-Solving Skills (Formal Training/Practical Application).

Technical knowledge & ability in process engineering disciplines and product development process. 

Demonstrated interest and ability to learn and apply agile methodologies.

Ability to use computer, interpret blueprints, engineering drawings and learn new systems.

Experience in implementation of Lean Manufacturing concepts. 

Experience working in manufacturing with a background in Continuous Improvement.

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

Demonstrated understanding of plant floor and design for manufacturability.

BS in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering.

Knowledge of AutoCAD, Team Center, Microsoft Project, Simulation.

Statistical problem-solving training. 

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple and complex projects with a high level of autonomy and accountability for results.   

Experience with PFMEAs/Simulation/Fastening Equipment/Servo Presses/Sealing Dispensers/Cameras/Error Proofing Devices.

Experience in process development, specification, procurement, and qualification of equipment & tooling. 

Previous experience with project management and time management.

Previous experience working in a Union Environment or Bargaining Unit.

Knowledge of or experience with Bill of Equipment (BOE), Bill of Process (BOP), Bill of Sediment Elimination (BOSE) and Bill of Operations (BOO). 

Compensation:

The expected base compensation for this role is: $68,900.00 - $105,700.00. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.

Benefits:

GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.



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