Manufacturing Engineer - Remote Laser Welding

In our pursuit to create a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion, GM’s Global Manufacturing Engineering team is challenging the limits on what is possible and embracing agility as it reimagines how to build the next generation of vehicles. Our diverse team of Manufacturing Engineers play a crucial role in transforming our facilities through the adoption of ground-breaking technologies. From raw sheet metal to final assembly, this team is reinventing the tools and processes that will enable GM to deliver on our promise to create an all-electric future.

In this role your responsibilities will be of a technical nature with decisions made within the limits of general practices, policies and standards. Your work will involve complex manufacturing problems including the need to root cause and follow issues to resolve.

Responsibilities:

• Support current production laser joining.
• Identify and develop new technology projects to improve laser joining.
• Obtain testing materials.
• Work with Manufacturing Architects, Product and Launch Teams to identify potential applications for laser-based joining.
• Complete validation of new technologies for production.
• Develop SOR for sourcing tooling systems.
• Execute Advanced Technology Development Projects including, define project scope; obtain approvals & project resources such as funding, space, equipment, and people; execute the project.
• Ensure deliverables meet program timing.
• Manage design, construction and installation of new laser joining systems in assembly plant or metal center.
• Create summary data reports of laboratory testing.
• Develop lessons learned and continuous improvement items and incorporate into standards, procedures, processes and tool designs.
• Manage the design and build of fixturing necessary for laboratory testing.
• Support new technology on-site through launch and production acceleration.
• Keep current of developments regarding new technology. Review competitor’s advancements.
• Develop Pre-Production process and support pre-production build problem resolution.
• Specify, configure, and operate equipment to test remote laser welding.
• Follow up with production centers on Continuous Improvements items and participate in weld coordination meetings to keep informed of productions issues after SORP.
• Develop joining processes to meet product performance requirements.

Additional

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to work OT on an as needed basis.
• Ability to travel around 20% of the time.
• High level of analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to use common hand tools and operate shop tools such as band saws and drill presses.
• Understanding of weld analysis
• Understanding of engineering theory and principles of operation of mechanical/electrical mechanisms
• Project Management Skills
• Laser Welding experience
• Knowledge of sheet metal welding and joining processes
• Fanuc robots experience
• Demonstrated high level of interpersonal skills to effectively lead, motivate and facilitate others in group situations and instruct others in new techniques.
• Strong interpersonal skills involving ability to work effectively cross-functionally and cross-culturally.
• Areas of expertise include Body Manufacturing and Assembly Processes.
• Ability to multitask by handling diverse assignments concurrently
• Ability to work well with others, exhibiting teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in high level programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, C, C++, C#, Visual Basic, or Java.
• Knowledge of CAD such as Solidworks, UG, NX, and Vis Mock-up.
• Trouble shooting process and equipment issues.
• Experience with cleaning and repair of laser optics.
• Knowledgeable on setting up and operating laser optics.
• Body shop launch and plant experience.
• Fundamental knowledge of material strength and fatigue principles.
• Ability to set-up and use integrated manufacturing equipment.

Education:

• Advanced Degree in Engineering (Master’s or Ph.D.) ( Preferred)
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, or Welding Engineering (Preferred)

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.

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