Future Program Ergonomist- Solutioning Left Virtual Team

Job Description
Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to [specific location where employee is expected to report] three times per week, at minimum [or other frequency dictated by the business].
The Role
As a Virtual Future Program Ergonomist, you will be responsible for the identification and resolution of ergonomic issues during the virtual phases of the GVDP, which will drive the reduction of injuries and manufacturing inefficiencies on GM's next generation of industry leading EV SUVs and Trucks.
The ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment will be critical to your success. You will collaborate with other engineering disciplines, such as product design and manufacturing, as well as outside suppliers and UAW representatives.
What You'll Do (Responsibilities)

• Act as the subject matter expert in the field of ergonomics, supporting all virtual manufacturing ergonomic activities for New & Major vehicle programs, ensuring manufacturing ergonomics requirements are met.
• Conduct Ergonomic risk analysis of new product designs and establish threshold limit vales.
• Manage all ergonomic issues to closure and coordinate follow-up through appropriate engineering team, including providing status and escalation as required to all levels of program leadership.
• Work collaboratively with product designers, manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering and assembly plant personnel, including UAW and non-UAW.
• Use 3D Virtual Digital Human Model (DHM) Simulations to determine acceptable manufacturing ergonomic parameters for new vehicle product assembly.
• Support manufacturing operations ergonomics by bringing current plant ergonomics issues to the appropriate design and manufacturing engineers for resolution in order to design out similar ergonomic concerns on Future Programs.
• Participate and lead as appropriate specific ergonomics initiatives/projects as needed.
• Provide timely written reports and updates on specific ergonomics projects.

Additional Job Description
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering
• 3+ years of relevant work experience
• 1+ years of proficiency with ergonomic analytical tools
• Demonstrated ability to organize, plan and execute manufacturing and/or ergonomic manufacturing projects
• High level of interpersonal, oral and written communication skills-ability to interact with all levels of the organization
• High level of analytical ability and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to work well with multiple customers at the same time
• Ability to travel up to 20%

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Automotive experience
• Powertrain, castings, transmission, battery experience
• AutoCAD and CAD/UG working with 3 Dimensional Human Modeling Simulation or advance computer skills
• Course work in ergonomics or degree in ergonomics, human kinetics or related ergonomics degree
• Demonstrated ability to work with the UAW and other unions

This position is not eligible for ISP, ITAP, or localizations.
About GM
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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
The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
• 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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