Process Engineer - Gears and Shafts

Job Description The Role The Process Engineer - Gears & Shafts plays a critical role in advancing General Motors' manufacturing excellence across gear and shaft operations. In this position, you will partner closely with manufacturing plants to support daily production challenges, drive problem-solving initiatives, improve process performance, and help identify opportunities that enhance safety, quality, cost, throughput, and environmental performance. This role offers a unique opportunity to build expertise in gear and shaft manufacturing while working cross-functionally with manufacturing engineers, plant teams, equipment suppliers, purchasing, and leadership stakeholders. You will gain exposure to manufacturing process development, equipment strategy, continuous improvement initiatives, and future manufacturing investments. This is a highly collaborative and growth-oriented position designed for engineers who are curious, innovative, eager to learn, and passionate about solving complex manufacturing challenges. What You'll Do Manufacturing Support & Problem Solving • Partner with manufacturing plants to identify, prioritize, and resolve production and process-related challenges. • Lead and support structured problem-solving activities related to safety, quality, cost, and throughput improvements. • Analyze manufacturing data and process performance to identify improvement opportunities. • Provide technical support and guidance for troubleshooting gear and shaft manufacturing processes. • Drive initiatives focused on scrap reduction, process capability improvements, equipment reliability, and uptime optimization. • Work closely with cross-functional teams to define problems, identify root causes, and implement sustainable corrective actions. Continuous Improvement & Business Performance • Support initiatives focused on manufacturing cost reduction, warranty improvement, productivity enhancement, and operational excellence. • Analyze plant performance metrics and identify opportunities to standardize and stabilize manufacturing processes across facilities. • Consolidate and prioritize improvement opportunities based on plant needs and business impact. • Capture lessons learned and share best practices throughout the organization. Equipment & Process Development • Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and supplier partners to support equipment specifications and future manufacturing investments. • Provide input into manufacturing process requirements and equipment strategies. • Support process development efforts and help ensure manufacturing solutions meet plant operational needs. • Build expertise in gear and shaft manufacturing technologies while developing toward increased technical leadership and ownership. Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education, skilled trades, engineering, manufacturing, and/or relevant professional experience. • Experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, industrial engineering, machining, or a related manufacturing environment. • Strong problem-solving skills and familiarity with structured problem-solving methodologies. • Understanding of manufacturing processes, plant-floor operations, and continuous improvement principles. • Ability to effectively collaborate across manufacturing, engineering, quality, maintenance, suppliers, and leadership teams. • Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills. • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Preferred Qualifications • Manufacturing experience within machining, gears, shafts, driveline, transmission,