Process Engineer, Gears and Shafts

About the Role

The Process Engineer - Gears & Shafts plays a critical role in advancing General Motors' manufacturing excellence across gear and shaft operations. This position partners closely with manufacturing plants to support daily production challenges, drive problem-solving initiatives, improve process performance, and identify opportunities to enhance safety, quality, cost, throughput, and environmental performance. The role offers an opportunity to build expertise in gear and shaft manufacturing while working cross-functionally with manufacturing engineers, plant teams, equipment suppliers, purchasing, and leadership stakeholders. You will gain exposure to manufacturing process development, equipment strategy, continuous improvement initiatives, and future manufacturing investments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manufacturing Support & Problem Solving
• Partner with manufacturing plants to identify, prioritize, and resolve production and process-related challenges.
• Lead and support structured problem-solving activities related to safety, quality, cost, and throughput improvements.
• Analyze manufacturing data and process performance to identify improvement opportunities.
• Provide technical support and guidance for troubleshooting gear and shaft manufacturing processes.
• Drive initiatives focused on scrap reduction, process capability improvements, equipment reliability, and uptime optimization.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to define problems, identify root causes, and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Continuous Improvement & Business Performance
• Support initiatives focused on manufacturing cost reduction, warranty improvement, productivity enhancement, and operational excellence.
• Analyze plant performance metrics and identify opportunities to standardize and stabilize manufacturing processes across facilities.
• Consolidate and prioritize improvement opportunities based on plant needs and business impact.
• Capture lessons learned and share best practices throughout the organization.
• Equipment & Process Development
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and supplier partners to support equipment specifications and future manufacturing investments.
• Provide input into manufacturing process requirements and equipment strategies.
• Support process development efforts and help ensure manufacturing solutions meet plant operational needs.
• Build expertise in gear and shaft manufacturing technologies while developing toward increased technical leadership and ownership.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education, skilled trades, engineering, manufacturing, and/or relevant professional experience.
• Experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, industrial engineering, machining, or a related manufacturing environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and familiarity with structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, plant-floor operations, and continuous improvement principles.
• Ability to effectively collaborate across manufacturing, engineering, quality, maintenance, suppliers, and leadership teams.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Manufacturing experience within machining, gears, shafts, driveline, transmission, powertrain, or related manufacturing processes.
• Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Experience with root cause analysis, continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, DMAIC, or similar methodologies.
• Experience supporting manufacturing equipment, process development, capital projects, or equipment implementation.
• Knowledge of process capability, scrap reduction, uptime improvement, and manufacturing performance metrics.
• Experience using AutoCAD, CAD/CAM systems, Teamcenter, Microsoft Project, or similar engineering tools.
• Hands-on experience with gear and shaft manufacturing processes.
• Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis.

Additional Information

• This role is categorized as hybrid. The selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week.
• The selected candidate will be required to travel <25%.
• Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy.
• GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role.

Why Join This Team?

• Work directly with manufacturing plants as a trusted technical partner.
• Influence manufacturing performance across multiple facilities.
• Develop expertise in advanced gear and shaft manufacturing processes.
• Gain exposure to equipment strategy, process development, and future manufacturing technologies.
• Grow into a technical leadership or technical specialist career path over time.
• Join a team that values innovation, collaboration, creative problem solving, and continuous learning.