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General Motors Chief Engineer in Rochester, New York

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.

Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Rochester, New York on a full-time basis.

What You Will Do:

  • Strategic Planning : Collaborate to develop and execute the Site's long-term product and process strategy, ensuring alignment with GM's goals and the diverse needs of the market.

  • Technology Leadership : Utilize existing capabilities while actively seeking and implementing new manufacturing technologies, automation, and process improvements to enhance efficiency and quality of delivery.

  • Team Management : Foster a supportive environment for a team of engineers by assigning tasks, providing technical guidance, and encouraging skill development to optimize their performance.

  • Process Optimization : Work together to analyze production processes, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements that reduce costs, minimize waste, and maximize output.

  • Quality Control : Promote adherence to quality standards by monitoring production processes and collaboratively implementing corrective actions when necessary.

  • Health and Safety : Support and comply with Health and Safety guidelines and procedures during the development and installation of production processes to ensure a safe workplace for all.

  • Cost Management : Evaluate and manage manufacturing costs, including equipment, materials, and labor, while considering the impact on the team and overall operations.

  • Win the Business : Assess new business opportunities for manufacturing at Rochester. Collaborate on the development of quotations (labor, BOM, investment) to support business case development that drives the award of business. Oversee the preparation and presentation of Technical Reviews with Customer Engineering and Purchasing.

  • New Product Introduction : Partner with design engineering teams to ensure new products are manufacturable and transition smoothly into production. Oversee design for manufacturability and the development of component and sub-assembly level prints for sourcing purchased parts and internal processes. Collaborate with the Program Team to secure investment for necessary processes to manufacture products.

  • Capacity Planning : Assess production capacity and collaboratively plan for future needs to meet demand fluctuations.

  • Capital Management : Manage capital allocation for asset replacement, product programs, and business case projects. Track and allocate investment to meet project charters effectively.

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

  • Bachelor's Degree in a Technical Engineering field or a related discipline.

  • 10+ years of experience in Manufacturing and Engineering, or relevant experience

  • 10+ years of experience in managing teams, emphasizing collaboration and support for all team members.

  • Strong technical knowledge of manufacturing processes, including fabrication, forming, machining, molding, joining, assembly, and testing

  • Understanding of the use and application of GD&T, FEA, PLCs, Robotics, AMRs, leak test technologies, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, machine motion, machine vision, SCADA, gaging, and CMM, promoting a culture of continuous learning.

  • Familiarity with AIAG standards such as APQP, PPAP, MSA, and SPC, encouraging adherence to best practices.

  • Strong leadership skills to manage and motivate a diverse team of engineers while nurturing talent and promoting an inclusive environment.

  • Analytical skills to identify problems, analyze data, and collaboratively develop solutions that consider various viewpoints.

  • Project Management skills to execute initiatives on time and within budget, ensuring all voices are heard in the process.

  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills to effectively work with cross-functional teams, valuing contributions from all members.

  • Business acumen to understand the financial implications of manufacturing and product design decisions, fostering a culture of shared responsibility and awareness.

What will give you a competitive edge (Preferred Qualifications):

  • Master's Degree in a Technical Field or Business

  • Knowledge and technical understanding of automotive processes, components, and design techniques

  • Experience in business case development , product development/design, and understanding profit/loss dynamics across product teams and business units

  • Experience in manufacturing management , including maintenance, quality, supply chain, and supervision

  • Demonstrated track record of proficiency in cross-functional organizational agility, network building, and team development, emphasizing the importance of diverse contributions and collaboration in achieving success.

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

Compensation : The expected based compensation for this role is : $167,600.00 - $256,700.00 . Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position. Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.

Benefits : GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.

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.​

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