General Motors
Job Description
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Work Arrangement: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the office four times per week or other frequency dictated by the business.
The Role
As Purchased Part Manufacturing Engineer (PPME), your primary responsibility is to support Supplier Quality (SQ) team in ensuring that externally sourced crankshafts meet quality and timing requirements across the program lifecycle. Work is performed in a team environment where you will have frequent interactions with the stakeholders such as Supplier Quality (SQ), Product Engineering (PE), and Manufacturing Engineers (MEs), as well as with the supplier manufacturing and quality teams, fostering collaboration and alignment across all key stakeholders.
You will be based in GM Technical Center India, Bangalore and will have ample travel opportunities across various regions to support new program launches, process improvements and troubleshooting technical issues in GPS plants and at supplier locations.
As Machining Engineer and you are responsible for supporting central ME team in ensuring that the total system (New or re-build) is defined, procured and installed with respect to responsible component such as Cylinder Head, Cylinder Block, Crankshaft, or any machined components. You will have to support GPS plants to troubleshoot problems related to quality and productivity as well. You will possess a broad technical knowledge combined with creative problem solving and analytical ability.
What You'll Do
Lead manufacturing process assessments as per GM’s BOP (casting/forging, Crankshaft machining and assembly processes.) during supplier development & manufacturing readiness check.
Support SQ in risk identification and mitigation (PFMEA, Control Plans)
Support quality concern & open issues resolution (dimensional issues, cracks, surface finish, hardness, fatigue) at supplier.
Support supplier product development GxDP / APQP milestones (e.g., sourcing, tooling kickoff, pilot builds). during execution, for fixture, tooling & process, fixture etc., measurement issues)
Participate in PDT meetings & ensure alignment between SQ, GPS ME & Product Engineering requirements with supplier.
Support process changes (tooling, line balancing, capacity expansion).
Support launch and post-SOP stability.
Support continuous improvement in scrap, rework, and throughput.
As machining engineer, preparation of Estimations, SOR (Statement of Requirements) / RFQ (Request for quotation) for M&E (Machinery & Equipment).
Follow ME standard processes (PoME), align requirements according to BOP (Bill Of Process) / BOE (Bill Of Equipment). Raise deviations and get approval based on requirement.
Participate in technical discussion with M&E Manufactures and support for Procurement process.
CNC Fixture concept & final design validation
Participate Safety Risk Assessment for new & rebuild M&E
Participate in MARO (Machine Run-Off) activity at OEM and GM sites.
Provide plant support on quality & productivity issues, on need basis.
Optimization of processes such as CNC program & tooling for capability, cycle time & cost improvement.
Follow Safety guidelines and standardized work during execution activities.
Capture and share lessons learned within the team and with program manager.
Participate in global meetings and report out regional issues, lessons learned and project progress updates when required.
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Production / Industrial / Automobile Engineering
5+ years of Experience in Automobile / Mechanical allied Engineering Industry
Good knowledge of Automotive Vehicle / Propulsions System processes and product launch.
Good working knowledge of Teamcenter, NX, Vis-mockup, AutoCAD, MS Project and MS Office applications.
Sound understanding of GPDP, Quality Chain & PFMEA.
Sound knowledge of Project Management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile)
Sound knowledge of GM-GMS Principles and Workplace safety systems.
Good knowledge of process parameters (speeds & feeds), cutting tools / fluids and applications.
Good knowledge of crankshaft and other major engine components manufacturing processes.
Good knowledge of crankshaft critical processes such as Deep rolling, heat treatment, Laser hardening, Nitriding, Grinding, Polishing, Balancing and final inspection, Cleanliness, Preservation & packaging etc.
Good knowledge of GD&T & crankshaft measurement systems & equipment.
Knowledge in CNC Programming which includes NX CAD / CAM
Part Print, specifications reading and understanding.
Good verbal and written communication
Interpersonal, Problem solving & Analytical skills
Basic Quality tools
Basic coding skills on process automation and business intelligence tools (C/C++, Java, VB script, Python, Power BI etc.,)
Ability to design work operations that meet safety, quality, and efficiency requirements
Ability to implement and coach Global Manufacturing System (GMS) principles
Ability to work with intercultural, diverse & multi-disciplinary teams to achieve enterprise goals
Ability to manage multiple projects / assignments with high level of autonomy and accountability for results
High level of integrity, ability to deal with ambiguity, takes initiative/ self-directed.
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