Manufacturing Ergonomic Technical Specialist, Global Propulsion Systems
Warren, Michigan, United States of America
Full Time
1 week ago
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Key skills
LeadershipCommunicationCollaboration
About this role
Role Overview
Serve as the Single Point of Contact connecting GM's Global Ergonomics team to GPS Manufacturing Engineering (ME) and GPS Manufacturing Operations (MO) teams.
Provide ergonomic technical training, coaching, and support.
Drive innovation to identify and resolve ergonomic risks of injury within GPS Manufacturing Operations.
Lead the development and standardization of ergonomics processes for new programs.
Design and deliver effective training to engineering and operations teams.
Provide expert guidance on ergonomic analysis, risk assessments, and design solutions throughout the program lifecycle.
Partner with plant leadership and cross-functional teams to identify ergonomic risks.
Drive continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned from plant operations and integrating them into future designs.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Kinesiology, Human Kinetics, Biomedical Engineering, Industrial Systems, or related fields.
5+ years of experience as an Ergonomics Subject Matter Expert within automotive manufacturing
Ability to travel between 25% and 50% as required
Proven ability to analyze complex challenges, develop practical solutions, and apply advanced problem-solving techniques to non-standard ergonomic issues.
Experience developing and implementing data-driven strategies to reduce ergonomic risk and effectively communicate the value of ergonomics initiatives.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across all levels and navigate differing perspectives.
Comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving environments, making informed decisions with limited or ambiguous information.
Experience delivering training, coaching, and mentorship on ergonomics tools, processes, and best practices.