Tooling and Gage Engineer

Job Description

Sponsorship: GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE.  DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

On-site: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the Toledo, Ohio plant on a full-time basis. Must be willing to work weekends.

This position may offer relocation assistance.

The Role:
Work is technical in nature with decisions made within the limits of general practices, policies, and standards.  Work is performed in a manufacturing plant where creativity and initiative are exercised as well as independent judgment.  Work involves the need to troubleshoot issues and support problem solving practices.  Ability to analyze data to support cost reductions and tool life improvements.  Ability to work autonomously with occasional guidance from supervision is a must.  Must have the ability to work across multiple functions, training others, and assign work to a small group of employees. As well as playing a key role as the tooling and gaging point of contact, the successful candidate will be responsible for troubleshooting equipment and implementing permanent corrective solutions in a manufacturing department. May involve training others and assigning work to a small group of employees.

What You'll Do:

• Support project tool approvals
• Supports continuous improvement projects
• Approval of cutting tools, and process documentation
• Diagnose, analyze, and document emergent tooling issues
• Make decisions on current or future tooling/machining strategies
• Oversee Tool Commodity Management for Production Manufacturing
• Support Maximo for tool inventory management
• Financial forecasting + planning
• Creation of Engineering sufficiency plans as required
• HR Related activities as it relates to 3rd party employees
• Coaching and mentoring of 3rd party tooling suppliers
• Safety contract management of 3rd party including pre-task planning and safety observation tours
• Ensure supply base adheres to GM standards and quality and manufacturing processes are enabled
• Design, analyze and implement product or machinery designs for best method for manufacturing processes  
• Propose and evaluate the processes for equipment in assigned area  
• Direct the design, development, and/or improvement of manufacturing processes for assigned area 
• Regular contact with others outside the work group including leading cross-functional teams
• Provide direction to small group of technical employees 
• Responsible to evaluate or monitor expenditures for processes and/or equipment
• Strong technical knowledge and ability in process engineering disciplines
• Strong knowledge and ability to implement GMS principles

Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated high level of analytical ability including experience with structured technical problem; can include RedX or Design for Six Sigma methods.
• Work in a Team Environment to understand Product, Processes, and Failure Modes
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple and difficult projects and assignments with high level of autonomy and accountability for results
• Demonstrates initiative by reaching beyond work assigned to improve output and/or help others 
• Proven ability in managing large and complex projects
• Experience in troubleshooting production equipment

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• Experience with gear and aluminum machining
• Experience with machine tool design and materials

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc). This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis. This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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