RESS Process Engineer

at  General Motors

JOB DESCRIPTION

General Motors is turning Orion Assembly into the Battery Electric Truck Plant of the Future! We have a corporate vision of “Zero crashes, Zero emissions, Zero congestion.” Our most novel products like the Chevrolet Silverado EV and GMC Sierra EV will be assembled right in this facility. This requires us to employ the most upbeat, capable, and innovative talent to ensure we meet the challenges of developing the new manufacturing processes required to assemble these outstanding products! We offer a multifaceted and inclusive work environment that questions the status-quo daily to strengthen our reputation. Selected candidates will have the opportunity to learn new skills and actively play an integral role in the development of new processes here at Orion Assembly
Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Lake Orion Assembly on a full-time basis.

YOUR SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS):

• 2 years of manufacturing experience,
• Engineering degree from ABET-accredited university OR equivalent experience
• Deep technical knowledge and ability in process engineering disciplines
• Ability to work weekends and overtime on an as needed basis
• Ability to rotate between 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift every 4 months
• Ability to travel around 25% of the time to Factory Zero and the Warren Tech Center

WHAT CAN GIVE YOU A COMPETITIVE EDGE (PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS):

• 5 or more years of manufacturing experience
• Experience with Product Launches (automotive preferred)
• Master’s Degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or similar

THE ROLE:

The RESS Process Engineer will be assigned to the battery department inside the plant and be responsible for supporting the implementation of battery process equipment throughout launch and ongoing operations. This individual must have the ability to collaborate with all shop floor personnel, work with little direction, and have problem resolution skills. Additionally, you must be willing to support the implementation process of a GPS product inside a vehicle assembly plant. The RESS Process Engineer should be able demonstrate excellent level of analytical ability, communication and interpersonal skills required to build relationships with team members and customers to solve problems and resolve issues.

WHAT YOU’LL DO (RESPONSIBILITIES):

• Promotes, educates, communicates and follows up on safety initiatives
• Must be willing to rotate shifts & communicate status to following shifts
• Support Red/Yellow/Green tag process for equipment installation with execution counterparts
• Participate in PFMEA, SFMEA, PCP, and G-Risk meetings
• Support equipment debug process with ME/Execution counterparts
• Update area of responsibility and participate in the Launch wall meetings
• Works with operations to identify and develop the Battery training skilled operators and ensure its implemented
• Apply production knowledge to analyze major design, tooling and specification for SPQRC issues
• Supports GMS activities and implementation
• Lead TIP throughout battery assembly area