General Motors Hiring For Paint Resident Engineer at Oshawa, ON Full Time

As a Paint Resident Engineer your responsibilities will be of a technical nature with decisions made within the limits of general practices, policies and standards. The position involves complex manufacturing problems including the need to root cause and follow issues to resolve. The position is responsible for equipment related to the manufacturing process. You will be required to use your independent discernment. Additional responsibilities may involve training others and assigning work to a small group of employees.

JOB DESCRIPTION

THIS POSTING IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO THOSE IN GMNA AND NORTH AMERICA.

In our pursuit to create a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion, GM’s Global Manufacturing Engineering team is challenging the limits on what is possible and embracing agility as it reimagines how to build the next generation of vehicles. Our diverse team of Manufacturing Engineers play a vital role in transforming our facilities through implementing the adoption of ground-breaking technologies. From raw sheet metal to final assembly, this team is reinventing the tools and processes that will enable GM to deliver on our promise to create an all-electric future!

Responsibilities

• The position will be based at the GM Oshawa Assembly Plant in the Paint Shop. You must have some Project Management experience, preferably on projects that are large in scope, that involve the installation of paint automation or paint systems.
• Responsible for managing a budget
• Ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously is required
• Manage and implement projects for the Vehicle Systems Paint Group. Leading the design, build and installation of pioneering paint systems.
• Work with construction contractors that will install our equipment and tooling.
• Responsible for the refurbishment and upgrade of existing equipment.
• Developing project concepts and contracting professional services for engineering (when it is necessary).
• Identify long lead items for purchase such as equipment, facilities etc.
• Purchase Machinery and Equipment (M&E) for the Paint Shop, develop bid specifications, scopes of work and project schedules.
• Use the GM Purchasing Bid & Award Process to source purchase orders and will conduct technical bid reviews.
• Write and submit purchase requisitions.
• Once the Purchase Order is issued you will meet with the manufacturers and supervise the engineering and fabrication. You will control design changes using the field order process to document changes in scope.
• Once on site, the engineer will monitor the installation, schedule, and progress.
• Integrate the Machinery and Equipment (M&E) into the Paint Shop.
• Own the start-up and debug of the systems including integrating and getting the plants’ involvement.
• Coordinate and support the functional and safety buyoffs (red, yellow, and green tag).
• Providing a report once a month at the Paint 4-Walls Meeting.
• Completing the annual color trials for new color introduction and paint shop Durability Audits (2 times per year).
• Be the primary contact between the plant and Vehicle Systems.
• Provide timely information on equipment failures, breakdowns, and lost production at your plant.
• Collecting data and information to support HQ surveys and studies.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience specifying, commissioning or operating paint shop equipment and systems.
• Fundamental understanding of the major paint processes (phosphate, elpo, ovens, air houses, paint mix, sludge, sealing, primer, and topcoat) and the ability to learn on your own the minor processes, but do not need to be an expert.
• Ability to work independently and with others as part of a team.
• Ability to work with effectively with people at all education and experience levels.
• Solid organization, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a manufacturing plant environment.
• At least one (1) year of supervisory experience

Educational Requirements:

• An Engineering degree or equivalent plant/paint experience is required.

Additional Job Description

• Successful candidates will be required to attest to, and be prepared to provide proof of, their vaccination status and that any job offer will be conditional on the candidate being fully vaccinated.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteeropportunities.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities. Should you be contacted by General Motors of Canada, please advise if you require accommodation. General Motors of Canada values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.