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 dimensional engineering concepts (GD&T, fixture qualification, body-in-white geometry control);

Proficiency in data analysis tools for process monitoring and KPI tracking;

Familiarity with Industry 4.0 concepts and smart manufacturing tech