Execution Controls Supervisor - L6 Diesel and Gen V Engines - GM Global Technical Center - Cole Engineering Center Tower

Job Description

On-Site: This position requires an employee to be on-site on a full-time basis.

The Role

The Execution Controls Supervisor is responsible for leading and supporting the execution of multiple projects within the VS Automation Powertrain Execution team. Responsibilities include managing individual project workload as well as leading project teams. Project scope includes greenfield and brownfield powertrain projects. Work is performed in a team environment where you will have daily interactions with ME and VS engineering, plant engineering, other manufacturing engineers and a multitude of others to successfully launch new systems.  You will be working in a centralized engineering center and plant environment where a considerable amount of creativity and initiative is exercised as well as a high level of independent judgment.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities)

• Prioritization of workload to enable employees to accomplish all responsibilities.

• Ability to develop plans into execution strategies that optimally utilizes manufacturing resources, suppliers, financial and ME Centers

• Seeks input from internal and/or external customers to better understand customer needs.

• Project management for Powertrain Assembly Equipment

• Support design and builds through development of processes, tooling, and equipment all while working with ME powertrain engineering to refine designs for manufacturing.

• Design, build, integration, plant installation, successful launch and continuous improvement of equipment and tools required in plants to produce high-quality assemblies.

• Providing technical direction to and oversight of outside vendor sources

• Providing technical direction to and coordination of less experienced process engineers

• Perform People Leader responsibilities for direct reports including CAP – goal setting, mid-year and year-end reviews

• Support manager with general administrative tasks such as managing budget targets, approving travel requests, expense reports, PTAS and purchasing requests; planning vacation schedules.

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering

• Bachelor’s Degree (Engineering preferred) or equivalent training.

• Demonstrated understanding of plant floor and design for manufacturability

• Extremely high-level analytical ability where problems are very unusual and extremely difficult.

• Knowledge of quality control procedures, manufacturing procedures and GM plant floor systems.

• Uses appropriate interpersonal styles and communications methods to work effectively with business partners to meet mutual goals and objectives.

• Actively identifies new areas for learning, creates and takes advantage of learning opportunities.

• ME experience with successful individual achievements and strong team-based achievements

• Desirable knowledge on Powertrain systems such as Headlines, Block Lines, Engine Assembly Lines.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

GM is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. GM is committed to providing a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and advancing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, all practices and decisions relating to terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment are made without regard to an individual's protected characteristics. For purposes of this policy, “protected characteristics" include an individual's actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, weight, height, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.  If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at Careers.Accommodations@GM.com 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.​