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Product Interface Engineer

  • Localização
    • Warren, Michigan
  • Tipo de trabalho Full time
  • Postou
  • Job Requisition JR-202613758

Descrição

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

The Product Interface (PI) Engineer serves as the primary liaison between Body Manufacturing Engineering (ME Body) and Product Engineering. In this role, you will ensure product designs are driven by manufacturing needs through the effective application of Manufacturing Requirements (MRs) and Best Practices (BPs).

You will help enable global inter-buildability, maintain high levels of static quality, and align product development with GM’s Lean manufacturing principles and systems. PI Engineers support programs throughout the entire Global Vehicle Development Process (GVDP) lifecycle, identify solutions to complex problems, and pursue opportunities to reduce cost.

Why Join Us

  • Support programs throughout the entire GVDP lifecycle.

  • Collaborate cross-functionally to solve simple, complex, and highly challenging problems.

  • Work with disciplines across ME Body, including Dies, ME Architects, Virtual Engineering, Dimensional, Paint, and Body Execution.

  • Gain valuable experience across both Manufacturing Engineering and Product Engineering.

  • Support global programs in partnership with ME and Product Engineering teams in Shanghai, China, and Seoul, South Korea.

What You’ll Do

  • Collaborate with Product Engineering to ensure Manufacturing Requirements and Best Practices are incorporated into product program design releases.

  • Ensure product designs support Common Datum Locating Strategy (CDLS), hole-to-hole, and Body Shop ABC dimensional strategies.

  • Ensure product designs support global inter-buildability strategies.

  • Develop and execute a Plan for Every Part (PFEP) to support product program execution.

  • Manage Manufacturing Concept Sheets and Study Requests, including maintaining accurate tracking logs.

  • Manage Engineering Change Management (ECM) changes that impact Body-in-White (BIW).

  • Develop and maintain the Product Engineering Drive Cost Increase Tracking Log.

  • Develop, submit, and track material orders for tooling integration and buy-off.

  • Develop, submit, and track material orders for Manufacturing Validation Events.

  • Support the purchased-part sourcing process.

  • Support the Issue Resolution Team (IRT) by helping drive integrated resolution of product and process issues during plant builds.

  • Support the Vehicle Dimensional Quality Manager (VDQM) and Dimensional Team in achieving nominal body quality and developing and executing the Critical Interface Plan.

  • Develop Appendix B1 documentation for Statements of Requirements (SORs).

  • Participate in technical reviews.

  • Resolve subassembly strategy issues.

Required Qualifications – Your Skills & Abilities

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.

  • Experience working in a manufacturing environment.

  • Strong oral and written communication skills.

  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, plant personnel, and suppliers.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to address complex challenges.

  • Facilitation and leadership skills.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.

  • Ability to travel locally as needed.

Preferred Qualifications – What Will Set You Apart 

  • 1–2 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment.

  • Experience with Body-in-White (BIW) tooling design and build.

  • Experience using Teamcenter and VisMockup.

  • Familiarity with math-based manufacturing or dimensional processes.

  • Familiarity with General Motors North America (GMNA) standards.

  • Knowledge of the Global Vehicle Development Process (GVDP) and related deliverables.

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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.)

Esta função é classificada como híbrida. Isso significa que o candidato selecionado deverá trabalhar no escritório/fábrica da GM pelo menos 3 vezes por semana {ou outra frequência ditada por seu gerente}.

O candidato selecionado deverá viajar <25% para esta função.

Esta posição pode ser elegível para benefícios de relocação.

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