Warren, Michigan, USA
1 day ago
Product Interface Engineer
Job Description

Hybrid

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Warren three times per week, at minimum. 

The Role

Body PI engineer is the primary liaison between ME Body and Product Engineering, ensuring that the product design is driven by manufacturing needs by following Manufacturing Requirements (MRs) and Best Practices (BPs.) This role focuses on achieving global inter-buildability, maintaining top-tier static quality, and aligning with GM's "Lean" manufacturing principles and systems. PI engineers oversee programs throughout the entire GVDP lifecycle, actively seeking solutions to complex problems and aiming for cost reductions.

Be part of an organization that does work throughout the entire GVDP lifecycle

Cross-functionally solving simple, complex, and very challenging problems

Work with all the disciplines within ME Body such as Dies, ME Architects, Virtual Engineering, Dimensional, Paint, and Body Execution

Gain valuable experience in both Manufacturing and Product Engineering simultaneously

Have the opportunity to work on global programs with our ME & PE counterparts in Shanghai, China and Seoul, South Korea

What You'll Do

Collaborate with Product Engineering to ensure Manufacturing Requirements (MRs) and Best Practices (BPs) are incorporated into product program design releases.

Assure product designs support Common Datum Locating Strategy (CDLS)/Hole to Hole/Body Shop (ABC Metrics) dimensional strategies

Assure product designs support global interbuildability strategies.

Develop and execute Plan for Every Part (PFEP) to support product program execution.

Manage Manufacturing Concept Sheets and Study Requests and maintain logs.

Manage Engineering Change Management (ECM) engineering changes that impact Body-In-White (BIW).

Develop and maintain Product Engineering Drive Cost Increase Tracking Log.

Develop, submit and track material order for tooling integration and buy-off.

Develop, submit and track material orders for Manufacturing Validation Events

Support purchased part sourcing process

Assure the integrated resolution of product/process issues in support of the Issue Resolution Team (IRT) in a support role for plant builds

Supports the Vehicle Dimensional Quality Manager (VDQM) and Dimensional Team to drive nominal body and in the development of the Critical Interface plan and execution.

Develop Appendix B1 for Statements of Requirements (SORs)

Participate in Tech Reviews

Resolve subassembly strategy issues

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

5+ years of experience in engineering

High level of oral and written communication skills

High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Plant personnel, and suppliers

High level of analytical abilities to solve complex problems.

Facilitator /leadership skills

Proficient in Microsoft software

What Will Give you a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

4 year degree (Engineering preferred)

Experience in Body-In-White (BIW) tool design and build

Proficiency in Teamcenter/Vis Mockup

Familiar with math-based processes

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits. 

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. 

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.

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