Description
At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We’re turning today’s impossible into tomorrow’s standard —from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features.
Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale.
The Role
As a Future Program Ergonomist, you will be responsible for the identification and resolution of ergonomic issues which
will drive the reduction of injuries and manufacturing inefficiencies on GM’s next generation of vehicles. The ability to work in a dynamic, fast paced
environment will be critical to your success. You will collaborate with other engineering disciplines, such as product design and
manufacturing, as well as outside suppliers and UAW representatives.
What You'll Do (Responsibilities)
• Act as the subject matter expert in the field of ergonomics, supporting launch and pre-production manufacturing ergonomic
activities for New & Major vehicle programs in Warren and our vehicle manufacturing sites across North America.
• Ensure manufacturing ergonomics requirements are implemented and met on all new vehicle programs.
• Conduct Ergonomic risk analysis of new product designs using virtual and physical assessment methodologies and establish threshold limit values.
• Work collaboratively with product designers, manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering and assembly plant personnel, including UAW and non-UAW.
• Manage all ergonomic issues to closure and coordinate follow-up through the appropriate engineering team.
• Use 3D Virtual Digital Human Model (DHM) simulations and 3D vehicle CAD to determine acceptable manufacturing ergonomic parameters for new vehicle product assembly.
•Participate in ergonomics initiatives/projects to continuously improve processes, solution left and design out ergonomic issues
before physical builds begin.
• Provide Future Program Ergonomic issue status and updates to Future Vehicle Program and Plant leadership.
• Provide timely written reports and updates on specific ergonomics projects, support analytics and lessons learned.
• Support manufacturing operations ergonomics by bringing current plant ergonomics issues to the appropriate design and
manufacturing engineers for resolution in order to design out similar ergonomic concerns on future programs.
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
• 1+ years of experience using ergonomic analysis tools
• 2+ years of automotive/ manufacturing/ or other relevant industry experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology, Human Kinetics, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering or technical field.
• Knowledge of 3D CAD software and Digital Human Modeling (Siemens Jack/Process Simulate)
What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
• Demonstrated ability to work with the UAW and other unions.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, plan and execute manufacturing and/or ergonomic manufacturing projects.
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects and/or programs.
• High level of analytical ability and problem-solving skill
• An ability to focus on and work towards planned targets, overcoming obstacles, setbacks and uncertainty, using appropriate
processes.
This position is not eligible for ISP, ITAP, or localization.
Ability to travel is required.
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