Job Description
On-site: This position requires an employee to be on-site on a full-time basis
The Role:
Factory ZERO is our first, all-electric automotive assembly plant and the blueprint of General Motors' electric future! We have a corporate vision of “Zero crashes, Zero emissions, Zero congestion.” Our most novel products like the Hummer EV and our very first autonomous vehicle, Cruise Origin will be assembled right in this facility. This requires us to employ the most upbeat, capable, and innovative talent to ensure we meet the challenges of developing the new manufacturing processes required to assemble these outstanding products!
The Alignment Technical Engineer is the process expert at the plant level tasked with ensuring the quality of production processes in the Alignment Cell, Cam Drill machine and the Optional Vehicle Test station. The alignment coordinator collaborates closely with the plant electrical coordinator, DVT (Dynamic Vehicle Test) coordinator, alignment operator team, maintenance teams and quality engineers as required central engineering support and equipment OEM support. The main objective of the alignment coordinator is to maintain the quality and throughput of the alignment cell.
What You’ll Do:
- Expert in Caster, Camber, Toe, Trim Heights, Steering Wheel Angle & Headlight Aim measurement and control.
- Familiar with calibration processes performed in the Alignment station: Front Camera Module (FCM), Air Suspension, Long Range Radar (LRR), Night Vision, “Z” height etc.
- Ensure that process equipment is set up to the current engineering specifications and implement continued monitoring of setup
- Headlamp Aim (HLA) – Setup in machine software and teach new HLA styles that are introduced after the main launch or equipment installation.
- Alignment – New model setup & configuration for new styles (ex. Tires, suspensions) that are introduced after the main launch or equipment installation.
- Coordinate assembly verification group (AVG) software updates with DVT coordinator and equipment and software updates with equipment supplier
- Monitor compliance to Process Control Plans (drive audit, alignment geometry attribute audits and machine measurement system correlation etc.) and T&E bulletins
- Analyze process result data, JD Power & Warranty data to identify and correct problems
- Manage processes to target nominal and reduce variation to achieve a stable, in control and process utilizing available systems such as MERS, GPM&C and GSIP.
- Monitor product component quality
- Conduct periodic measurement system validation tests
- Visually verify headlamp aim quality at the machine level
- Analyze daily vehicle drive audit data and manage data sampling, frequency, and vehicle selection
- Analyze daily machine to machine correlation data
- Assist in troubleshooting problems and failures with alignment, OVT and cam-drill equipment
- Act as Wheel Alignment & Headlight Aim liaison to the manufacturing engineering (ME) and product engineering team
- Maintain Dedicated Reference Vehicle (DRV)
- During Launch: Support User Acceptance Tests (UAT) of alignment process
Additional Job Description
Your Skills and Abilities:
- Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of experience within a manufacturing environment
- 3+ years of experience within Engineering Maintenance, Quality or Electrical Engineering
What Will Give You a Competitive Edge:
- Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to implement GMS principles
- Specific Alignment Process Experience
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits
GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.
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.
Benefits Overview
The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.
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 volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.
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