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 Zone Manufacturing Engineer – GA Execution is responsible for leading the development and installation of manufacturing processes, equipment, and tooling within a defined zone in General Assembly (GA).
This role owns the integration, installation, validation, and ramp-up to steady-state production for new programs, model changes, and current production, ensuring safe, high-quality, and efficient execution.
Work is performed in both a centralized manufacturing engineering environment and at the assembly plant, requiring a high level of independent judgment, cross-functional collaboration, and strong launch leadership.
What You’ll Do
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Define all product and manufacturing changes, including tooling, workstation layout, facilities, material flow, and automation requirements.
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Own the zone execution plan, ensuring tooling, conveyor, material, and automation needs are met per launch timing.
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Lead or coordinate equipment design, build, integration, plant installation, and validation to achieve flawless launches.
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Provide technical direction to suppliers and contractors, including oversight of build, debug, and installation phases.
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Support plant build events, address launch issues, and drive timely issue resolution (math, build, test).
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Ensure effective material flow and interfaces (conveyance, tooling, automation, facilities) across the department and adjacent groups.
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Lead or support weekly zone integration planning meetings (install requirements, phasing, pull-ahead plans, conveyance interfaces, etc.) to align all stakeholders.
Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications)
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5+ years of experience in GA tooling and equipment execution (design, integration, installation, and launch).
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Demonstrated knowledge and ability in process engineering disciplines specific to GA (workstation design, tooling, ergonomics, material flow, quality, and throughput).
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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent relevant experience.
What Will Give You a Competitive Advantage (Preferred Qualifications)
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Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams (engineering, operations, quality, suppliers) through launch milestones.
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Experience developing zone-level integration plans, including equipment phasing, install plans, and pull-ahead strategies.
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