EPMS Product and Manufacturing Program Engineering Manager Apply
Job Description
Hybrid:
This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to Warren Technical Center three times per week, at minimum or other frequency dictated by the business.
The Role:
The Enterprise Product and Manufacturing Systems (EPMS) organization is a newly formed team whose mission is to increase the collaboration across manufacturing and product engineering teams. Our focus is to improve vehicle profitability by identifying areas where requirements, designs, and other cross-functional activities have led to decisions that may not have the entire enterprise costs in mind. The team drives a high amount of collaboration across program teams, product component and subsystem engineering, vehicle design, manufacturing engineering and planning, purchasing and vehicle packaging. The team is challenging the limits on what is possible and embracing agility as it reimagines how to build with maximized profits the next generation of vehicles. Our diverse team plays a crucial role in transforming our business through implementing ground-breaking technologies and re-imagining the standard process and businesses to move us to the next generation of product development and manufacturing.
As a EPMS Program Engineering Manager, you will be performing the critical role of identifying and integrating the needs of cross-functional organizations to identify profitability solutions, while changing the way we run our business and organizations! If you are a highly motivated individual who has the initiative to think of how things can be done differently while developing positive, inclusive relationships this opportunity is for you!
What You'll Do:
You will be responsible for evaluation of designs, processes, packaging and assembly of vehicles as well as creating business cases that provide positive enterprise costs positive EBIT to vehicle programs. An understanding of both product and manufacturing engineering is desired in this role, as the interdependency of the product and manufacturing designs and processes are the basis for finding improved profitability within the EPMS team. You will have the opportunity to apply your experience to change or create new requirements and processes that you think are more impactful. You will evaluate options from a total enterprise perspective to ensure the investment required meets a positive total enterprise profit for the company.
The EPMS PEM is a direct report to the EPMS Chief Engineer. The EPMS team works cross-functionally among product, program and manufacturing teams which will require building crucial relationships across the enterprise. You will have the opportunity to share your success through regular interaction with Product, Manufacturing leadership as well as Senior Leadership forums with Vice Presidents across the enterprise. We will rely on you to effectively elevate issues and drive issue resolution throughout your work as an EPMS PEM.
Additional Job Description
Your Skills & Abilities (Qualifications):
Bachelors Degree (Technical Degree Preferred)
7+ years of experience
Component or Subsystem Release Engineering experience
Knowledge of GM manufacturing processes
Knowledge of vehicle packaging and integration of subsystems
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to build effective teams, work cross-functionally, teach, and effectively influence without direct authority
High level analytical thinking and results orientation with relentless pursuit of waste reduction
Embrace ambiguity and challenge the status quo, where appropriate to reduce costs and complexity while maintaining quality
DFSS Green Belt Certification
What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):
Plant and/or product launch experience
Project management experience
Vehicle development, validation and/or integration experience
Knowledge of GVDP. Global Vehicle Development Process.
Complete vehicle systems knowledge and the ability to review design or process proposals
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 aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. 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. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
Benefits Overview
- Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
- Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
- Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
- Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
- Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
- Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.
Diversity Information
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.
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