Launch Issue Resolution Engineer- Electric Propulsion
General Motors

Job Info

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Job Description

This position will require the candidate to be onsite in Warren, MI. Candidate may also be required to travel to other GM facilities including Domestic and International.

OVERVIEW

The Powertrain & Electrification (PT&E) Issue Resolution Team (IRT) Co-Chair represents the full PT&E team at both the pre-production build site and vehicle assembly plant. The IRT Co-chair is responsible for driving resolution of all build-related issues for the PT&E team and serves as the first line of defense for the engineering teams. This role works in close collaboration with the PT&E VSE (Vehicle Systems Engineer), the PT&E product team, calibration team and quality, engaging engineers from across the SMTs. This is a very "hands on" assignment with a broad scope of work including hardware, software and calibration. This assignment also provides a unique opportunity to learn about many vehicle systems, the manufacturing and vehicle launch process. This role reports through the PT&E Integration Team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assume leadership responsibility for all build related issues for PT&E
  
• Track manufacturing related PRTS issues and ensure that owners provide timely and effective closure
  
• Support the QE in completing the PRTS 4-Diamonds as well as reject or approve PT&E PRTS issues at Launch PRC stage
  
• Provide proper preliminary root cause analysis to ensure appropriate assignment of manufacturing PRTS issues
  
• Identify error-proofing and ergonomic improvement opportunities and recommend potential solutions
  
• Ensure all Process Change opportunities are reviewed. (Diamond 5)
  
• Coordinate Engineering Try-Outs (ETO) and Plant Trial Runs (PTR)
  
• Coordinate across the PT&E manufacturing locations and the respective teams at those sites to alert the program team and assembly plant of any potential issues
  
• Present top issues at build event meetings (Daily Easel Board Review, VIRT, Wall Review)
  
• Host IRT meeting to review issues and timing with the appropriate engineers (AEs, DREs, etc.)
  
• Escalate unresolved issues to PEM / MIM / PLOM, Area Launch Manager, and Engineering Group Manager / Director in a timely manner
  
• Support vehicle build process, controller flashing, startup, end of line testing, as well as repair and root cause resolution directly with plant personnel
  
• Provide training to plant repair personnel as required on component locations and functions, system functionality, and safe high voltage repair procedures
  
• Lead/assist engineering teams as required for reflash or retrofit operations
  
• Extensive travel to support plant builds as required
  

Additional Job Description

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Bachelor of Science - Engineering or equivalent experience (required)
  
• 3+ years of post-graduation engineering experience required; 5+ years of post-graduation engineering experience strongly preferred
  
• Understanding of engineering theory and principles of design
  
• Good oral and written communication skills, extensive experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
  
• Strong interpersonal skills involving ability to work effectively cross-functionally and cross-culturally
  
• Extensive level of analytical ability where problems are unusual or difficult
  
• Familiarization and understanding of manufacturing processes
  
• Extensive understanding of Specification and Release terms and systems
  
• DFSS Certification
  
• Designs and develops solutions to considerably complex problems
  
• Demonstrated ability of "dealing with ambiguity" to enable timely decision making.
  
• Proven leadership skills which translate to high degree of inner self confidence and ability to motivate others.
  
• GVDP, ECR, EWO, TWO, PTR, PRTS processes and system
  
• Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle on a daily basis
  
• Ability to read and understand automotive electrical schematics
  
• Ability to use Automotive Service Tools to read codes, diagnose, and flash controllers (VehicleSpy, GDS2, DPS Tools, Serial Data Suite)
  
• Experience with hands-on diagnostics and repair of vehicle electrical and mechanical systems
  

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Familiarity with Automotive Electrification Propulsion and Energy Storage Systems
  
• Familiarization with software and calibration release processes
  
• Familiarization with manufacturing based electrical flash and service tools, NGFTT/GBFTT
  
• Familiarization with automotive manufacturing processes. Particularly with controller flashing, startup, end of line testing, dynamic vehicle testing (DVT)
  
• Familiarization with MERS plant vehicle tracking system
  
• DFSS - Black Belt
  
• Thorough understanding of manufacturing processes
  

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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

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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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