Descripción

Work Model and Location: On-site – This position requires you to work on-site every day of the week in São José dos Campos .

Job Summary:
As a Process Manufacturing Engineer (ME Plant) – Body Shop , you will be the primary technical reference on the shop floor for Body Shop manufacturing processes, providing hands-on support to production operations and driving continuous improvement initiatives to ensure quality, efficiency, and safety targets are met day-to-day at GM do Brasil.

Responsibilities:

Provide daily on-floor technical support for Body Shop manufacturing processes, ensuring process stability and adherence to defined specifications;
Monitor and analyze Body Shop process KPIs (quality, throughput, downtime, and cost), driving corrective and preventive actions when deviations occur;
Lead root cause analysis and implement effective countermeasures for process failures and quality escapes using structured problem-solving methodologies;
Support and execute process changes and engineering releases across all Body Shop operations, ensuring proper documentation and operator communication;
Partner with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Production teams to resolve recurring process issues and minimize unplanned downtime;
Apply and enforce Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles when evaluating process or product changes impacting Body Shop operations;
Participate in and facilitate Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA) reviews, ensuring control plans and work instructions reflect current process conditions;
Conduct and support Value Stream Mapping (VSM) activities to identify waste and improvement opportunities across the Body Shop;
Champion continuous improvement initiatives aligned with GM Global Manufacturing System (GMS) and Lean principles;
Identify and implement solutions to improve process efficiency, ergonomics, and safety, including automation and systems integration opportunities;
Actively scout, evaluate, and pilot emerging technologies and innovative solutions applicable to Body Shop operations, such as AI-based process monitoring, digital twins, advanced data analytics, and augmented reality for training and maintenance support;
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build the business case and roadmap for technology adoption, from proof of concept to full-scale implementation;
Ensure full compliance with safety standards, GM global norms, and local regulatory requirements for all Body Shop operations;
Maintain and update process specifications, control plans, work instructions, and best practices to reflect the current production standard.

Mandatory requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field;
Intermediate English;
Proven experience in a shop floor manufacturing engineering role. Experience with Body Shop processes is preferred;
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with demonstrated ability to apply structured methodologies;
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented manufacturing environment, including flexibility for shift coverage as needed;
Hands-on, proactive approach with a strong sense of urgency and ownership.

Desirable requirements:

Experience with GM Global Manufacturing System (GMS) or equivalent Lean Manufacturing frameworks;
Understanding and practical application of Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles;
Experience in conducting and facilitating PFMEA sessions and maintaining control plans;
Demonstrated ability to apply Value Stream Mapping (VSM) for process optimization;
Exposure to automation, robotics, or systems integration in a body shop environment;
Knowledge of dimensional engineering concepts (GD&T, fixture qualification, body-in-white geometry control);
Proficiency in data analysis tools for process monitoring and KPI tracking;
Familiarity with Industry 4.0 concepts and smart manufacturing technologies (IoT, digital twin, AI/ML applied to manufacturing);
Experience with or interest in piloting and scaling innovative solutions in a production environment;
Advanced English;

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