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Advanced Vehicle Execution Team Leader

  • Location
    • Warren, Michigan
  • Schedule Full time
  • Posted

Description

Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Warren, MI on a full-time basis.

The Role

The ideal candidate will possess skill sets in several of the following functions: Strong mechanical aptitude, considerable experience/knowledge of automotive & aeronautical assembly processes, tools, methods, and quality expectations. Able to make most job-related decisions without assistance and expected to mentor/motivate team members with suggestions and guidance. Must demonstrate ability to work through critical and/or multiple issues through past work experience. Verbal and written communication skills must be suitable for interaction with all levels of management.                          

What You’ll Do

  • Supervise a small group of Fabrication and General Assembly technicians in support of the organization's business objectives and deliverables.

  • Ensure a “Safety first” operational environment and lead corporate safety initiatives.

  • Direct & Lead team in the execution of builds to specified milestones.

  • Translates business objectives into actionable deliverables for the work group. Supports leading new processes and methods in line with departmental goals.

  • Achieve operational excellence by meeting performance milestones & metrics.

  • Ensure quality process discipline working with Quality Engineering Lead

  • Lead & Support Continuous Improvement throughout the facility.

  • Conducts regularly scheduled Group Meetings, Communicates GM Policies & Procedures, Leadership and Safety Messages

  • Ensures employees complete all mandatory GM training and any specific training related to functional responsibility.

  • Champion daily BPD board reviews, Safety observation Tours, and Workplace Organization initiatives.

  • Assigns and manages workload of team members to support build timing and EWR walk in work.

  • Ability to diagnose and trouble shoot issues during vehicle builds.

  • Ability to read complex engineering drawings.

  • Creative in solving project issues. Comprehension of root cause analysis and problem-solving tools

  • Ability to engage multiple issues and achieve results with little or no supervision.

  • Demonstrate exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively with engineers, managers, and peers.

  • Ability to work cohesively within a team setting.

  • Exhibit a desire to mentor and lead.

Additional Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required qualifications)

  • Bachelor’s or Associate degree in a job related field

    • Technical course work, training, professional certifications, or relevant work experience will be considered in lieu of degree.

  • 10+ years of automotive / aerospace experience to include both fabrication and low volume or prototype builds.

  • 5+ years of automotive or aerospace build and assembly processing

  • 5+ years Supervisory experience

  • U.S. citizenship needed to obtain required Secret U.S. Security Clearance

  • Demonstrated experiences that include any combination of the following:

    • 3+ years within a parts fabrication environment.

    • 3+ years of automotive or aeronautical assembly, or component processing

    • 3+ years of low volume prototype vehicle builds.

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)​

  • Working knowledge of TeamCenter, NX, & Vis Mockup

  • Experience using or working with Hexagon Scanning systems and Polyworks Software

  • Familiarity with SharePoint Web Page functionality

  • Understanding of Microsoft Project usage and creation

  • Certified Welder or Inspector

This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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