The Material Industrial Engineer enhances supply chain efficiency through lean strategies, project management, and collaboration across departments, driving material flow optimizations and automation initiatives.
Description
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., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)
This job is not eligible for relocation benefits.
Onsite - This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Springhill on a full-time basis.
The role:
The Material Industrial Engineer is an integral part to daily and future Global Supply Chain (GSC) operations. The Material Industrial Engineer will lead many of the Lean Material Strategies (LMS) initiatives at Spring Hill GPS including automated mobile equipment planning, execution, and sustainment, material flow optimization, warehousing and dock optimization, and labor optimization.
Work is of a technical nature and focused on making complex manufacturing processes more efficient, which involves understanding the systematic cross functionality of several departments including engine machining, engine assembly, and Global Supply Chain. Significant use of independent judgment is required, as well as the ability to think critically and creatively to solve problems and drive projects forward.
The Material Industrial Engineer will lead and support complex supply chain projects that involve collaboration between several in-plant departments, Headquarters engineering organizations, UAW team members, and third-party suppliers and contractors.
What you'll do:
Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications):
What will give you a competitive edge (Preferred Qualifications):
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.
The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role.
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
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 believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
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From day one, we're looking out for your well-being-at work and at home-so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources.
Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.
All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.
Accommodations
General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us [email protected] 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.
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., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)
This job is not eligible for relocation benefits.
Onsite - This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Springhill on a full-time basis.
The role:
The Material Industrial Engineer is an integral part to daily and future Global Supply Chain (GSC) operations. The Material Industrial Engineer will lead many of the Lean Material Strategies (LMS) initiatives at Spring Hill GPS including automated mobile equipment planning, execution, and sustainment, material flow optimization, warehousing and dock optimization, and labor optimization.
Work is of a technical nature and focused on making complex manufacturing processes more efficient, which involves understanding the systematic cross functionality of several departments including engine machining, engine assembly, and Global Supply Chain. Significant use of independent judgment is required, as well as the ability to think critically and creatively to solve problems and drive projects forward.
The Material Industrial Engineer will lead and support complex supply chain projects that involve collaboration between several in-plant departments, Headquarters engineering organizations, UAW team members, and third-party suppliers and contractors.
What you'll do:
- Drive improvements to material flow, including material storage and dock strategies, to support material planning metrics and rebalance opportunities
- Develop optimized warehousing layouts to minimize job utilizations, maximize material flow efficiency, and ensure optimal material delivery routes
- Collaborate with logistics teams to optimize dock schedules and parts management
- Manage, plan, and execute large-scale supply chain projects that drive reductions to labor costs and increases to operational efficiencies
- Support large-scale production projects that involve the introduction of robot cells, cobots, and other automated assembly line equipment
- Coordinate with Headquarters engineering groups to develop business cases, Statements of Work (SOW), and Statements of Requirement (SOR) for new cost saving supply chain projects
- Drive cross-functional collaboration with in-plant, Headquarters, and external partners to execute material automation initiatives, rebalance initiatives, and other projects
- Participate in safety buyoff processes, including g-Risks and g-Comply, for new equipment and automation
- Make programming, logic, and systematic changes to a fleet of automated mobile equipment
- Maintain and write GSC time studies using GMOS, STDS, and APS
- Review, write, and implement GSC standardized work to ensure efficient job functions
- Provide root cause analysis for material automation faults and inefficiencies
- Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for and provide guidance to a team of UAW material automation attendants
- Analyze existing operations and drive continuous improvements (CI) to processes and jobs with collaboration from UAW team members
- Maintain GSC productivity timelines, the LMS scorecard, and the LMS wall
- Analyze data from material pull systems, such as PPD, to drive improvements, mitigate downtime events, and ensure floor accountability
- Lead and support Operational Excellence projects
- Solve complex GSC throughput problems
- Monitor adherence to recommended Safety procedures and ergonomics guidelines
Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications):
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a related degree, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of supply chain experience
- 3+ years of manufacturing experience
- High level of interpersonal skills
- High level of communication and project management skills
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve complex problems
- Experience leading large and difficult projects with a high level of autonomy
- Experience with material flow optimization and warehouse layout design
- Experience with labor optimization and time study analysis
- Experience with data analytics or data visualization
- Experience with computer-aided drafting and layout tools
- Knowledge of material automation and functionality
- Ability to work off-shift, weekends, or overtime to support project implementations or to make material automation programming changes
What will give you a competitive edge (Preferred Qualifications):
- Master's degree in engineering, business, or a related degree
- Proficiency in material automation programming
- Proficiency in understanding material automation lidar, camera, safety, and localization systems
- Proficiency in understanding material automation job structures and routing
- Proficiency in GMOS, STDS, and APS labor study tools
- Proficiency in AutoCAD
- Proficiency in human factors engineering, safety engineering, or ergonomic analysis
- Proficiency with parts management tools and data, including MGO, PFEP, and PPL
- Experience with Throughput Improvement Processes (TIP)
- Experience working in a unionized manufacturing environment
- Operational Excellence Faster Master or Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification
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.
The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role.
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
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 believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
Total Rewards | Benefits Overview
From day one, we're looking out for your well-being-at work and at home-so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources.
Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.
All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.
Accommodations
General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us [email protected] 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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