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Drive Unit and Transmission Assembly Process Engineer

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Hybrid
Warren, MI
Senior level
Hybrid
Warren, MI
Senior level
Designs, sources, builds, qualifies, and implements assembly machinery, tooling, equipment, and processes for transmission and drive unit manufacturing. Leads equipment integration, plant installation, launch, supplier oversight, cost estimation, and schedule management. Develops manufacturing documentation, applies GD&T, implements advanced technologies, and supports safety, quality, efficiency, and launch readiness. Requires hands-on plant-floor experience and 8+ years of assembly or machining process development.
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Description
At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We're turning today's impossible into tomorrow's standard -from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features.
Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale.
The Role
The Assembly Process Group develops and implements innovative assembly processes that enable robust manufacturing of transmission and drive units. This role is responsible for sourcing, designing, building, and qualifying assembly processes and equipment from initial concept through successful implementation at the manufacturing site.
Our manufacturing engineers play a critical role in transforming GM facilities through the adoption of breakthrough technologies. From raw metal to final assembly, this team is redefining the tools and processes that will help GM deliver on its commitment to an all-electric future.
What You'll Do
  • Design, analyze, build, and implement machinery, tooling, and equipment that support best-in-class assembly processes for transmission and drive unit manufacturing
  • Lead the design, construction, integration, plant installation, launch, and continuous improvement of equipment and tools required to produce high-quality parts
  • Source and qualify assembly equipment and processes from concept through production implementation
  • Develop cost estimates and manage program timing and spending to ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget
  • Provide technical leadership and oversight to external suppliers and equipment vendors
  • Develop, test, and implement advanced manufacturing process technologies
  • Create and maintain core manufacturing documentation, including PFD, PFMEA, PCP, and BOE/BOP documentation
  • Apply GD&T knowledge to ensure equipment, tooling, assembly processes, and quality verification procedures meet product design requirements
  • Support robust manufacturing process development with a strong focus on safety, quality, efficiency, and launch readiness

Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications)
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • 8+ years of assembly or machining process development experience in a manufacturing or manufacturing engineering environment
  • Hands-on plant floor experience
  • Strong technical knowledge of process engineering disciplines and product development processes
  • Solid understanding of high-volume manufacturing and assembly processes
  • Experience managing equipment development through design, build, installation, and launch
  • Ability to work effectively with internal teams and external vendors to deliver manufacturing solutions

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
  • Experience with transmission, drive unit, or powertrain assembly processes
  • Familiarity with Bills of Equipment, Bills of Process, BOSE, and Bills of Operations
  • Demonstrated experience driving process improvements and implementing new manufacturing technologies

Additional Information
  • Travel requirement: up to 20%

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GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)
This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.
The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role.
Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy.
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 believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
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All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.
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