Manufacturing Engineer
Job Description
The Role
The Wentzville Manufacturing Engineering team is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to support a variety of manufacturing projects and programs. In this role, you will provide technical expertise to ensure the successful planning, execution, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and equipment.
You will be responsible for troubleshooting equipment and process issues, developing and implementing innovative manufacturing solutions, and establishing standards and operational plans that support business objectives. This position requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams to achieve production, quality, safety, and performance targets. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver who promotes GM's values, drives continuous improvement, and makes customer-focused decisions that enhance operational excellence.
What You'll Do
- Demonstrate and champion safe work practices, ensuring safety remains the highest priority.
- Operate in accordance with local and national labor agreements.
- Support the implementation of divisional and corporate policies and initiatives.
- Develop a strong understanding of and drive adherence to Global Manufacturing System (GMS) principles.
- Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to address equipment and process failures.
- Provide technical leadership and expertise for complex manufacturing operations, equipment, and projects.
- Foster and support a proactive safety culture throughout the organization.
- Lead and support major manufacturing projects, including occasional weekend work as required.
- Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities to enhance safety, quality, cost, and productivity.
- Review and evaluate proposals for current and future manufacturing processes, including capital funding requests (ARs, NPPs, and MBCs).
- Develop long-term plans to improve manufacturing processes, equipment reliability, and operational performance.
- Collaborate with plant personnel, corporate partners, suppliers, and other stakeholders outside the immediate work group.
- Manage and oversee third-party contractors and vendors as needed to ensure successful project execution.
- Support launch, installation, and commissioning activities for new equipment and manufacturing processes.
- Utilize data analysis and problem-solvin...
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