Hybrid
This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Warren three times per week, at minimum.
The Role
Body PI engineer is the primary liaison between ME Body and Product Engineering, ensuring that the product design is driven by manufacturing needs by following Manufacturing Requirements (MRs) and Best Practices (BPs.) This role focuses on achieving global inter-buildability, maintaining top-tier static quality, and aligning with GM's "Lean" manufacturing principles and systems. PI engineers oversee programs throughout the entire GVDP lifecycle, actively seeking solutions to complex problems and aiming for cost reductions.
Be part of an organization that does work throughout the entire GVDP lifecycle
Cross-functionally solving simple, complex, and very challenging problems
Work with all the disciplines within ME Body such as Dies, ME Architects, Virtual Engineering, Dimensional, Paint, and Body Execution
Gain valuable experience in both Manufacturing and Product Engineering simultaneously
Have the opportunity to work on global programs with our ME & PE counterparts in Shanghai, China and Seoul, South Korea
What You'll Do
Collaborate with Product Engineering to ensure Manufacturing Requirements (MRs) and Best Practices (BPs) are incorporated into product program design releases.
Assure product designs support Common Datum Locating Strategy (CDLS)/Hole to Hole/Body Shop (ABC Metrics) dimensional strategies
Assure product designs support global interbuildability strategies.
Develop and execute Plan for Every Part (PFEP) to support product program execution.
Manage Manufacturing Concept Sheets and Study Requests and maintain logs.
Manage Engineering Change Management (ECM) engineering changes that impact Body-In-White (BIW).
Develop and maintain Product Engineering Drive Cost Increase Tracking Log.
Develop, submit and track material order for tooling integration and buy-off.
Develop, submit and track material orders for Manufacturing Validation Events
Support purchased part sourcing process
Assure the integrated resolution of product/process issues in support of the Issue Resolution Team (IRT) in a support role for plant builds
Supports the Vehicle Dimensional Quality Manager (VDQM) and Dimensional Team to drive nominal body and in the development of the Critical Interface plan and execution.
Develop Appendix B1 for Statements of Requirements (SORs)
Participate in Tech Reviews
Resolve subassembly strategy issues
Additional Job DescriptionYour Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
5+ years of experience in engineering
High level of oral and written communication skills
High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Plant personnel, and suppliers
High level of analytical abilities to solve complex problems.
Facilitator /leadership skills
Proficient in Microsoft software
What Will Give you a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
4 year degree (Engineering preferred)
Experience in Body-In-White (BIW) tool design and build
Proficiency in Teamcenter/Vis Mockup
Familiar with math-based processes
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
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.
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• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
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• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
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• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
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