General Motors
Installation Execution Engineer - General Assembly Tooling & Conveyor
General Motors, Warren, Michigan, United States, 48091
Description
A Senior Execution Engineer is responsible for in plant Project Management of installation activities for industrial tooling, equipment, and conveyance systems in the General Assembly.
This engineer may be assigned to lead or support a vehicle program or project at one of GM’s assembly sites in the United States or Canada. Aspects of the job include oversight of Union trades workers adhering to a safety program, development of the statement of requirements, financial management, scheduling and timing of deliverables and onsite labor, and ensuring correct installation methods to documented standards. This engineer may participate in activities across all ME Centers (Body, Paint and General Assembly).
Creativity, innovation, and initiative are key characteristics of this position. Installation Suppliers will work directly for this engineer, and the engineer will be directly responsible for all aspects of their work. This engineer will have independent work tasks and lead or participate in vehicle launch teams.
Required Specific Qualifications:
Technical Degree in Construction Management or equivalent experience
Technical Degree in Safety Management or equivalent experience
Applicable Journeyman’s Card with Superintendent Experience
BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent experience
Common Preferred Qualifications
Technical knowledge and ability in process engineering disciplines (plant layouts, process requirements, finding and applying state and local codes, and construction techniques).
High level of working capability with conveyor technologies and operational methods
0-3 years in integration/installation of conveyor systems.
0-3 years in integration of tooling or equipment cells.
High level of oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated technical and professional skills
Appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to work effectively with business partners to meet mutual goals
Understanding of engineering theory and principles of operation of mechanical/electrical mechanisms
High level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and difficult
High level of interpersonal skills to work independently and effectively with others
Ability to work in and with a team with people from many different organizations.
Specific knowledge of the union construction industry
Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Project, Word, Excel and Power point
Ability to use AutoCAD or general understanding of similar drawing software
Knowledge of Press Shops, Body Shop, General Assembly, Paint Processes and Global Propulsion systems
Knowledge of controls automation and robotic systems
Common Job Tasks
Generates technical solutions for current, new and major vehicle programs
Provides technical leadership for the Supplier
Estimates the value of the work
Develops engineering designs (including subsystems)
Implements engineering changes
Defines construction requirements
Develops Installation scope of work
Solves engineering related problems and manages implementation
Works with engineering functions, suppliers, plant personnel and others to implement cost reduction, methods and product improvements, and to support build programs
Communicates information to and from internal and external customer organizations
Coordinates and consults with departments outside engineering, such as manufacturing, GM Centers, IE, Layout team and Material
Stays abreast of new technology and competitive products
Develops and tracks progress to schedule
Manages project spending and payment to suppliers
Owns power on and supports debug and validation at site
Travels as required
Ability for extended durations of travel as required in United States and Canada
Ability to support all shifts and holidays
Location: Warren, MI- However, ability to execute installation at sites may be required.
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This engineer may be assigned to lead or support a vehicle program or project at one of GM’s assembly sites in the United States or Canada. Aspects of the job include oversight of Union trades workers adhering to a safety program, development of the statement of requirements, financial management, scheduling and timing of deliverables and onsite labor, and ensuring correct installation methods to documented standards. This engineer may participate in activities across all ME Centers (Body, Paint and General Assembly).
Creativity, innovation, and initiative are key characteristics of this position. Installation Suppliers will work directly for this engineer, and the engineer will be directly responsible for all aspects of their work. This engineer will have independent work tasks and lead or participate in vehicle launch teams.
Required Specific Qualifications:
Technical Degree in Construction Management or equivalent experience
Technical Degree in Safety Management or equivalent experience
Applicable Journeyman’s Card with Superintendent Experience
BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent experience
Common Preferred Qualifications
Technical knowledge and ability in process engineering disciplines (plant layouts, process requirements, finding and applying state and local codes, and construction techniques).
High level of working capability with conveyor technologies and operational methods
0-3 years in integration/installation of conveyor systems.
0-3 years in integration of tooling or equipment cells.
High level of oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated technical and professional skills
Appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to work effectively with business partners to meet mutual goals
Understanding of engineering theory and principles of operation of mechanical/electrical mechanisms
High level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and difficult
High level of interpersonal skills to work independently and effectively with others
Ability to work in and with a team with people from many different organizations.
Specific knowledge of the union construction industry
Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Project, Word, Excel and Power point
Ability to use AutoCAD or general understanding of similar drawing software
Knowledge of Press Shops, Body Shop, General Assembly, Paint Processes and Global Propulsion systems
Knowledge of controls automation and robotic systems
Common Job Tasks
Generates technical solutions for current, new and major vehicle programs
Provides technical leadership for the Supplier
Estimates the value of the work
Develops engineering designs (including subsystems)
Implements engineering changes
Defines construction requirements
Develops Installation scope of work
Solves engineering related problems and manages implementation
Works with engineering functions, suppliers, plant personnel and others to implement cost reduction, methods and product improvements, and to support build programs
Communicates information to and from internal and external customer organizations
Coordinates and consults with departments outside engineering, such as manufacturing, GM Centers, IE, Layout team and Material
Stays abreast of new technology and competitive products
Develops and tracks progress to schedule
Manages project spending and payment to suppliers
Owns power on and supports debug and validation at site
Travels as required
Ability for extended durations of travel as required in United States and Canada
Ability to support all shifts and holidays
Location: Warren, MI- However, ability to execute installation at sites may be required.
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