Resident Product Engineer

Responsibilities

• Function as the primary focal point for communicating product and process issues between Product Engineering and manufacturing plant personnel
• Lead the resolution of component, subsystem, and assembly issues related to design specifications
• Conduct root cause analysis for warranty issues and material scrap, establishing salvage, repair, or rework procedures
• Feed back manufacturing learnings to Design Release Engineers (DREs) to strengthen design for manufacturing and assembly (DFM/DFA)
• Support the launch of new designs and change requests through plant readiness reviews and change management processes
• Engage with Plant Floor Change Management (PFCM) to assess manufacturing changes impacting product quality
• Support pilot, preproduction, and prototype build activities and execution
• Participate in standard product and quality team meetings to document system issues and best practices

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering
• 5+ years of transmission design-release-validation-quality experience
• Comprehensive understanding of Engineering Change Management, GPDP, PPAP, and DFMEA/PFMEA
• Knowledge of engineering theory and operating principles of Energy Conversion Systems
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills in a fast-paced production environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for collaborating with local and remote teams
• Willingness to travel domestically (up to 5%)

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Degree in Engineering or Business
• Previous experience as a Design Release Engineer (DRE)
• Cross-functional experience in Calibration, Validation, or Analysis
• Manufacturing experience in casting, machining, and assembly
• Red X or DFSS certification

Benefits

• Comprehensive well-being support for work and home life
• Access to GM Total Rewards resources

About the Company

General Motors is leading the change to make our world better, safer, and more equitable for all. Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, and Zero Congestion, driven by a diverse team of engineers, technologists, and designers.