Lead Launch Electrical Coordinator

Job Description

In this role your work will be of a technical nature with decisions made within the limits of general practices, policies and standards. Your work will involve complex manufacturing problems including the need to troubleshoot and follow issues to resolve.

You will be responsible for equipment related to the manufacturing process. In this position your use of independent discernment required. You will use substantial independent judgment in complex or unusual situations. Your responsibility may involve training others and assigning work to a small group of employees.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• You will analyze and implement product or machinery designs for the best method for manufacturing processes

• You will propose and evaluate the processes for equipment in assigned area

• Direct the design, development, and/or improvement of manufacturing processes for assigned area

• You will provide technical support for specific plant operations

• You will interact on a regular basis with design, product and manufacturing engineering staffs

• Provide direction to engineering support group and vendors

• You will evaluate or monitor expenditures for processes and/or equipment

• You will handle engineering projects with plants and/or Manufacturing Engineering Staffs.

Additional Job Description

Responsibilities

• Be a member of the plant's Electrical Team -an integrated, technical organization consisting of members from Manufacturing, Quality, Supplier Quality and Product Development organizations focused on problem solving the plant's top external and internal quality problems.
  
• Take ownership of electrical processes for launching vehicle program, driving all electrical problems to resolution, including plant defects and engineering-related issues.
  
• Lead the Launch Electrical Process Coordinator, Launch Electrical Wiring Coordinator, and Launch Electrical Diagnosticians
  
• Ensure compliance to the Electrical Bill of Operations (BoO), particularly the Launch Aid standards covered in BoO Element 314
  
• Complete required training at various sites around GM and suppliers. (Travel is required in this role)
  
• Participate in applicable launch activities such as virtual, prototype, and validation builds to support plant readiness
  
• Host/support In-Plant Wiring Harness Assessments (WHA 4) and lead disconnect workshops during launch to develop database for repair faults
  
• Effectively transfer key learnings to and from other Vehicle Intelligence Platform (VIP) launches at other GM facilities

Basic Skills Required

• Ability to lead technical people with managerial courage
  
• Strong interpersonal and team building skills
  
• Strong written and oral communication skills, particularly to translate highly complex technical issues to non-technical people
  
• Self-motivated and innovative
  
• Strong analytical ability
  
• Able to make decisions quickly with a high level of confidence

Preferred Skills

• Minimum 3 years previous experience with automotive electrical sub-systems
  
• Experience leading represented AND non-represented employees within the last 5 years
  
• Thorough working knowledge of GMS and supporting BIQ4 Deliverables

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

The policy of General Motors is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, General Motors is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us atCareers.Accommodations@GM.com. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.