Manufacturing Engineering Lead

Description
The Role :
To lead and support a portion of the Forward Programs Manufacturing Engineering team to successfully support production and launch new business.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical leader who can balance strategic planning with day-to-day execution, coach and develop talent, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners in Product Engineering, Production Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Maintenance.
What You'll Do

• Lead, manage, and develop a team of manufacturing and controls engineers, including goal setting, performance management, coaching, and career development.
• Own manufacturing engineering deliverables for assigned products and processes from concept through launch and into steady-state production.
• Drive process design and optimization, including line balancing, workstation design, ergonomics, PFMEA, control plans, and standard work.
• Oversee specification, procurement, installation, and commissioning of tools, fixtures, and equipment to meet capacity, quality, and cost targets.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve productivity, capacity, quality, and cost, including automation, layout changes, and technology upgrades.
• Support launch and program timing by coordinating engineering activities, resources, and priorities across multiple projects.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, accountability, and inclusive teamwork within the engineering group.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Demonstrated leadership experience (e.g., managing engineers, supervisors, or technical teams).
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and systems (e.g., assembly, automation, material handling, test systems).
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills across multiple functions and levels of the organization.
• Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives in parallel.

What Can Give You a Competitive Advantage (Preferred Qualifications)

• Significant experience in manufacturing engineering or process engineering within a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record of successfully launching new products/processes and driving measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Demonstrated ability to build, motivate, and retain high-performing engineering teams.
• Strong mentorship and coaching mindset, with a focus on developing future leaders.

Compensation

• The expected base compensation for this role is: $140,100- $186,700. 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

• 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.

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 onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis.
The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role.
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
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