Manufacturing Engineer: Body Shop - São José dos Campos

Job Description Work Model and Location: On-site – This position requires you to work on-site every day of the week in São José dos Campos . Job Summary: As a Process Manufacturing Engineer (ME Plant) – Body Shop , you will be the primary technical reference on the shop floor for Body Shop manufacturing processes, providing hands-on support to production operations and driving continuous improvement initiatives to ensure quality, efficiency, and safety targets are met day-to-day at GM do Brasil. Responsibilities: • Provide daily on-floor technical support for Body Shop manufacturing processes, ensuring process stability and adherence to defined specifications; • Monitor and analyze Body Shop process KPIs (quality, throughput, downtime, and cost), driving corrective and preventive actions when deviations occur; • Lead root cause analysis and implement effective countermeasures for process failures and quality escapes using structured problem-solving methodologies; • Support and execute process changes and engineering releases across all Body Shop operations, ensuring proper documentation and operator communication; • Partner with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Production teams to resolve recurring process issues and minimize unplanned downtime; • Apply and enforce Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles when evaluating process or product changes impacting Body Shop operations; • Participate in and facilitate Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA) reviews, ensuring control plans and work instructions reflect current process conditions; • Conduct and support Value Stream Mapping (VSM) activities to identify waste and improvement opportunities across the Body Shop; • Champion continuous improvement initiatives aligned with GM Global Manufacturing System (GMS) and Lean principles; • Identify and implement solutions to improve process efficiency, ergonomics, and safety, including automation and systems integration opportunities; • Actively scout, evaluate, and pilot emerging technologies and innovative solutions applicable to Body Shop operations, such as AI-based process monitoring, digital twins, advanced data analytics, and augmented reality for training and maintenance support; • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build the business case and roadmap for technology adoption, from proof of concept to full-scale implementation; • Ensure full compliance with safety standards, GM global norms, and local regulatory requirements for all Body Shop operations; • Maintain and update process specifications, control plans, work instructions, and best practices to reflect the current production standard. Mandatory requirements: • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field; • Intermediate English; • Proven experience in a shop floor manufacturing engineering role. Experience with Body Shop processes is preferred; • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with demonstrated ability to apply structured methodologies; • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented manufacturing environment, including flexibility for shift coverage as needed; • Hands-on, proactive approach with a strong sense of urgency and ownership. Desirable requirements: • Experience with GM Global Manufacturing System (GMS) or equivalent Lean Manufacturing frameworks; • Understanding and practical application of Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles; • Experience in conducting and facilitating PFMEA sessions and maintaining control plans; • Demonstrated ability to apply Value Stream Mapping (VSM) for process optimization; • Exposure to automation, robotics, or systems integration in a body shop environment; • Knowledge of d