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Wentzville Manufacturing Engineering group is looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer responsible for performing engineering work in a variety of projects and/or programs. As a Mechanical Engineer you will provide technical expertise for successful execution of projects. You will help troubleshoot equipment issues, develop new products, processes, standards, or operational plans in support of the organization's business strategies. You will also work closely to lead and support workers in all departments to achieve production and performance goals. This may include identifying problems, updating, or modifying working methods that may be complex. Promoting GM's values and making customer-focused improvement decisions is a must.
Responsibilities of this position include:
Additional Job Description
Additional Job Requirements:
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
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statements
GM is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. GM is committed to providing a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and advancing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, all practices and decisions relating to terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment are made without regard to an individual's protected characteristics. For purposes of this policy, "protected characteristics" include an individual's actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, weight, height, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at Careers.Accommodations@GM.com or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
Wentzville Manufacturing Engineering group is looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer responsible for performing engineering work in a variety of projects and/or programs. As a Mechanical Engineer you will provide technical expertise for successful execution of projects. You will help troubleshoot equipment issues, develop new products, processes, standards, or operational plans in support of the organization's business strategies. You will also work closely to lead and support workers in all departments to achieve production and performance goals. This may include identifying problems, updating, or modifying working methods that may be complex. Promoting GM's values and making customer-focused improvement decisions is a must.
Responsibilities of this position include:
- Demonstrate and enforce safe work practices as the highest priority
- Align with the terms of local and national labor agreements
- Implement divisional and corporate policies
- Acquire a deep knowledge and drive implementation of GMS principles
- Perform root cause analysis and develop corrective actions for equipment failures
- Provide technical guidance for sophisticated and unusual plant operations or projects
- Develop a proactive safety culture across the organization
- Engage and support upcoming major projects including weekend work as needed
- Evaluate processes and procedures for Continuous Improvement opportunities
- Review and evaluate proposals for existing and new manufacturing processes including funding requests such as ARs, NPPs and MBCs
- Develop long-range plans for improvements of processes and manufacturing activities
- Frequent contact with others outside the work group and plant
- Manage 3rd party contractors as required
Additional Job Description
Additional Job Requirements:
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering discipline required
- 3-7 years' experience in engineering or technical positions
- Experience in plant floor systems preferred
- Demonstrated experience with skilled trades personnel and equipment PM activities
- Experience in Throughput Improvement Process (TIP) & Practical Problem Solving (PPS)
- Critical Communication Tracking System (CCTS), ACAP preferred
- High level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and difficult.
- High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others
- Proficient oral and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to track, develop, and interpret metrics
- Labor Relations training with bargaining unit employees
- Strong MS Office skills (Excel, Outlook, Word, Powerpoint, Project, etc.)
- Working knowledge of AutoCad, Siemens NX, or related drawing programs
- Experience with 3D printing preferred
- Knowledge of robots and conveyor systems preferred
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
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statements
GM is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. GM is committed to providing a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and advancing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, all practices and decisions relating to terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment are made without regard to an individual's protected characteristics. For purposes of this policy, "protected characteristics" include an individual's actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, weight, height, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at Careers.Accommodations@GM.com or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
