Job Description

On-site: This position requires an employee to be on-site on a full-time basis.

The Role

The Plant Assembly Verification Coordinator is a single-point assembly plant contact for the Assembly Verification Group (AVG). The role requires thorough understanding of vehicle electronics, vehicle diagnostics and test equipment computer systems/software. The role requires the skills relevant to diagnosis of vehicle-level/assembly verification test failures and assigning failure/defect ownership. Coordination/participation in problem solving activities (with proper documentation) with the responsible business units (Quality / Manufacturing / Product Engineering / Manufacturing Engineering) is a core function of this role.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

• Be a member of the Oshawa Assembly Electrical Team - an integrated, technical organization consisting of members from Manufacturing, Quality, Supplier Quality and Product Development organizations focused on problem solving the plant’s top external and internal quality problems.

• Feed-back known root causes by working with Quality, Manufacturing and Engineering as required to establish containments to increase plant eFTQ (electrical first time quality) and DRR (direct run rate) , driving issues to closure.

• Use ECM (Engineering Change Management) to correctly understand electrical hardware/software/calibration parts usages and the scope of product changes contained within them.

• Ensure PTR (production trial run) readiness by ensuring software parts are being retrieved properly by test tools from upstream systems prior to executing the PTR.

• Ensure complete coordination of electronic hardware/software PTR’s and correctness by comparing ECR’s and DRE communication if required.

• Maintain test software and parameters as released by AVG.

• Supports meeting AVT (alignment vehicle test) and DVT (dynamic vehicle test) and Overall Plant eFTQ goals.

• Use MERS ( Manufacturing Engineering Reporting System) /GSIP ( Global Standard Inspection Process) systems to correlate DVT failures to warranty reports and JD Power/Compass data.

• Use MERS to identify and establish statistical controls to reduce product variation and identify WOW vehicles.

• Maintain SME-level proficiency in vehicle electrical architectures and the diagnostic processes used to troubleshoot vehicles the plant environment.

• Troubleshoot FLASH/STATIC/VAST/DVT vehicle failures using Red-X and other statistical methods when possible.

• Create SPPS (supplier practical problem solving) records for Quality issues, and PRTS ( production resolution tracking system) for Engineering Issues. Provide documentation to support the issue being created to drive issues to closure.

• Coordinate test equipment usage and process training (Best Practices) requirements to Manufacturing/Quality and Core Team. Provide support to General Assembly maintenance team and area skilled trades on EOL equipment.

• Administer requirements of and ensure compliance to all related T&E and PCPs.

• Plant floor support for flash, static, AVT and DVT testing and related equipment.

• Some travel may be required in this role

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s Degree (Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Data Sciences, or related) or technical certification along with minimum 2 years of relevant experience

• Thorough understanding of vehicle electronics, vehicle diagnostics, and test equipment computer systems and software

• Understanding of computer systems and software

• Strong interpersonal and team building skills

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Strong analytical ability

• Ability to make decisions quickly with a high level of confidence

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors of Canada total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan currently includes the following benefits, in addition to many others:

• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and supplemental benefits for pregnancy, parental and adoption leave;

• Healthcare, dental and vision benefits including health care spending account and wellness incentive;

• Life insurance plans to cover you and your family;

• Company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan to help you save for retirement;

• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviours that reflect our company values;

• Tuition Assistance and Employee Assistance Program;

• GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for you, your family and friends.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities. Should you be contacted by General Motors of Canada, please advise if you require accommodation. General Motors of Canada values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.