GM Automotive Manufacturing Electrical College (AMEC) Cohort – North America - GM Global Technical Center - Smith Manufacturing B | General Motors Job

Job Description

The Role

Global Manufacturing Electrical & SDV is looking for innovators who thrive in tough challenges and are passionate about tackling meaningful work that will shape the future of the automotive industry. This isn’t a role for those looking for an easy path—it’s for those who embrace change, push through obstacles, and take ownership of complex problems. While there will be long days and moments that test your resilience, you’ll find purpose in your work, flexibility to prioritize your family, and the support of a people-first culture. If you’re ready to grow, thrive, and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

The GM Automotive Manufacturing Electrical College (AMEC) Cohort is a one-year development and placement program designed to prepare employees for future Launch Electrical Team roles at GM manufacturing facilities across North America. Participants will complete a structured combination of classroom learning, hands-on plant experience, and supplier visits before being placed into an electrical manufacturing role at a GM plant. Relocation assistance will be provided for the assigned placement. This is a three-year program.

AMEC is an immersive training program that builds the technical, problem-solving, and collaboration skills required to support electrical quality, launch readiness, and manufacturing performance. During the one-year program, participants will gain exposure to the core Launch Electrical disciplines represented by the AMEC pathway, including electrical process and in-process testers, software and module breakpoint coordination, wiring, launch electrical coordination, and electrical diagnostics.

Following successful completion of the program, participants will be placed in a role aligned to their capabilities and business needs at one of GM’s vehicle assembly or related manufacturing facilities in North America. The AMEC experience provides on-the-job preparation before placement so participants can contribute effectively to plant launch and electrical quality objectives.

 

What You’ll Do

• Complete the one-year AMEC curriculum, including in-classroom instruction, hands-on plant experience, and supplier visits at various GM and supplier locations. Travel is required during the program.
• Build working knowledge of the Electrical Bill of Operations (BoO), GM manufacturing systems, supporting BIQ4 deliverables, and electrical launch standards.
• Participate in rotations, projects, and practical assignments spanning electrical process coordination, in-process tester development and validation, software and module breakpoint coordination, wiring and harness manufacturing, electrical launch coordination, and electrical diagnostics.
• Work as part of an integrated Electrical Team with Manufacturing, Quality, Supplier Quality, Product Development, Manufacturing Engineering Vehicle Systems (MEVs), and supplier partners to solve internal and external quality problems.
• Support launch readiness activities, including virtual, prototype, and validation builds; process reviews; wiring harness assessments; disconnect workshops; and other activities required to prepare the plant for production.
• Apply structured problem-solving methods to electrical process, wiring, software, module, tester, end-of-line, and vehicle repair issues, developing actionable items and supporting corrective action plans.
• Develop the ability to translate complex technical issues into clear actions for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Learn and apply the tools, processes, and reporting systems used to improve Electrical First Time Quality (EFTQ), plant throughput, programming performance, and warranty-related outcomes.
• Demonstrate readiness for placement into a Launch Electrical Team role at a GM manufacturing facility in North America upon successful completion of AMEC.
• Relocate to the assigned GM plant as required; relocation assistance will be provided for the post-program placement.

Additional Information

Participants may be placed, based on demonstrated capability and business need, into roles such as Launch Electrical Process Coordinator, Launch Electrical Software/Module Breakpoint Coordinator QE, Launch Electrical Wiring Coordinator, Launch Electrical Coordinator, or Launch Electrical Diagnostician. Final placement, job level, and specific responsibilities will be determined following the AMEC development program requiring a minimum of 2 years of service on the assigned team.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Interest in automotive electrical systems, vehicle manufacturing, electrical quality, or technical problem solving.
• Strong interpersonal and team-building skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, particularly the ability to translate complex technical issues to non-technical people.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and innovative, with the ability to learn in classroom, plant, and supplier environments.
• Strong analytical ability and a structured approach to problem solving.Ability to make decisions quickly and confidently in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Ability and willingness to travel during the AMEC program and relocate to the assigned GM plant in North America after completion.
• Willingness and availability to be shift flexible  

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc). This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis. The selected candidate will be required to travel at least 50% or more on a frequent basis. Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy.

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