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Launch Electrical Wiring Coordinator
Job Description

Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Flint Assembly on a full-time basis.

The Role:

The Launch Electrical Wiring Coordinator role is a key part of the launch process. The selected candidate will ensure accuracy of wire harness design and manufacturing and will be a member of the plant’s Electrical Team. The Launch Electrical Wiring Coordinator will report to the Lead Launch Electrical Coordinator within that team. This role participates in the GM Automotive Manufacturing Electrical College (AMEC) for thorough training before launch activities begin. 

What You'll Do (Responsibilities):

Launch (New, Major, Global B/VIP) 

Complete required training at various sites around GM and suppliers as part of the Automotive Manufacturing Electrical College (AMEC)

Implement the Launch Protection Plan at the wiring supplier facilities to set up a robust wire harness manufacturing process

Implement and follow BoO Electrical (launch protection plan), including assisting in training 3rd party company during launch protection plan (50% onsite at wiring supplier) 

Visit the wiring supplier at each batch change to perform manufacturing workshops 

Be the voice of the wiring supplier and GM manufacturing teams to interface with product engineers

Participate in applicable Vehicle Systems ME led Architecture working calls for understanding new product and making plant specific assessments on issues 

Participate in virtual builds/reviews for applicable Program Virtual Assessment gates 

Identify wire harness hanking requirements for harness delivery 

Work with packaging team and deliver defect free harnesses to the plant 

Fully understand harness suppliers build process prior to APPV builds 

Support and drive improvement methods at harness assembly plants 

Review and assess all new connection systems from a production perspective (robust, ease of use, bent pin protections, etc.) 

Be the plants voice in WHA’s prior to, during and after IVER 

Ensure documentation (schematics, tips, etc.) to help with early in plant builds for repairing new product, working with the PPO Lab Check team during IV Build at PPO for identification of faults and fixes

Support the Electrical IRT 

Host/support In Plant Wiring Harness Assessments (WHA 4) 

Support plant readiness for MVB builds (i.e., BoO 314 Launch Aid) 

Support Launch Electrical Process Coordinator in ensuring the JES and GSIP have matching terminology for repair and production operators by supplying standard language for core team use based on IVEDs

Document lessons learned for process and product improvements

Create actionable items from electrical failures to enable issue documentation and follow up

Utilizes the plant quality reporting systems (i.e., GSIP/MERS/PRTS/SPPS) to identify and eliminate process / product variation

Utilizes the applicable plant testing systems (i.e., Flash, Static, AVT, DVT) to improve and correlate plant electrical performance to plant warranty data

Support GCA 

Conduct training of vehicle electrical systems for Team Leaders so they can support their Team Members using the Electrical Training Boards, PADs, JES, TIS, etc. 

Learn new technologies associated with Global B Electrical Architecture and effectively transfer key learnings to appropriate plant team members 

Support in-process testers and work with production and engineering to eliminate defects 

Coordinate the collection and application of key learnings from plants launching Global B prior to your site  

Implementation of the GM Launch Protection Plan at wiring supplier facilities

Track all issues to close prior to SORP 

Additional Job Description

Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications):

3 years of experience with automotive electrical sub-systems

Prior experience with wiring harnesses

Strong interpersonal and team building skills 

Strong written and oral communication skills 

Ability to travel around 25% of the time, domestic and international

Ability to work off-shift and overtime as needed

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

3+ years of experience with automotive electrical sub-systems

Bachelor's degree in automotive electrical field or equivalent experience

Prior manufacturing plant experience in either Electrical or Plant Floor Operations 

Experience in Electrical Engineering 

Supervisory role on plant floor or experience managing UAW employees 

Thorough knowledge of Manufacturing Requirements and how they impact the build process 

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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.

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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.

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