Torque Engineer-Factory Zero

Job Description

Torque Engineer-Factory Zero

Work Arrangement:

This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to our Detroit/Hamtramck plant location

Sponsorship:

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.

The Role

We are seeking a Torque Engineer to provide torque engineering support for manufacturing operations and new program activities within a vehicle assembly environment. This role is responsible for supporting torque-related equipment, process execution, launch readiness, continuous improvement, and plant performance with a strong focus on safety, quality, responsiveness, cost, and people.

The successful candidate will work cross-functionally with production, maintenance, quality, manufacturing engineering, and suppliers to develop, improve, validate, and sustain torque-related manufacturing processes and equipment.

What You’ll Do

• Lead torque-related engineering work for new installations, replacements, process improvements, and validation activities.
• Support the planning, installation, launch, operation, and improvement of torque equipment and associated manufacturing processes.
• Coordinate and communicate process changes that improve assembly performance, safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Ensure torque processes comply with applicable bulletins, process control plans, standards, and plant requirements.
• Develop and maintain project timing plans, implementation schedules, and execution milestones for torque-related work.
• Investigate equipment and process issues using structured problem solving and implement robust corrective actions.
• Support cross-functional plant meetings and represent torque/process engineering in improving overall plant performance.
• Develop cost estimates, investment forecasts, business cases, and appropriation plans for torque-related projects.
• Provide technical support for plant operations and partner with engineering, manufacturing, and vendors on implementation activities.
• Promote safe work practices and support ergonomic, housekeeping, and environmental objectives in all work activities.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)​​

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience with vehicle assembly manufacturing processes and plant equipment.
• Working knowledge of torque systems, fastening processes, and manufacturing process controls.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude with the ability to understand complex manufacturing systems.
• Demonstrated problem-solving capability and ability to resolve technical issues with independent judgment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across functions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced plant environment while maintaining focus on safety, quality, and timing.

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)​

• Experience with torque controllers, torque guns, related fastening equipment, and Atlas Copco controllers and tooling is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies and structured manufacturing problem solving.
• Experience supporting launch activities, validation events, or manufacturing process implementation.
• Familiarity with process control plans, standardized work, and torque verification processes.
• Experience working with suppliers, maintenance teams, and manufacturing engineering organizations in a plant setting.

What Success Looks Like

• Torque-related equipment and processes are launched and sustained safely and effectively.
• Process issues are identified quickly and resolved with durable countermeasures.
• Standards, PCP requirements, and validation expectations are consistently met.
• Cross-functional teams view this role as a strong technical partner for plant execution and continuous improvement.

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc). This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis. This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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