Manufacturing Engineering Director

General Motors

Ontario, CA

Job Description
Vacancy Status:
This posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization and is open to new applications. (Backfill)
AI Disclosure:
As part of the application process, Artificial Intelligence will be used in the hiring process for this role
Onsite - This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Oshawa on a full-time basis.
About the role:
You will be responsible for leading and directing all technical manufacturing plant operations. You will exercise a substantial amount of creativity, perception and initiative with a significant latitude for independent judgment and action. You will be managing a large group of salaried employees over multiple shifts. You will be responsible for people leaders in facilities and manufacturing engineering across the entire campus. You will ensure that technical operations support the attainment of organizational or divisional production objectives, and that these objectives are achieved at the lowest cost consistent with quality requirements. You will be responsible for supporting the technical requirements to meet production schedules and plant budget. You will be responsible for the successful completion of all technical projects performed by internal or contract resources. You will develop and drive a safety culture within the plant and uphold GM’s vision, values, and cultural behaviours. You will be responsible for executing workplace safety system element ownership responsibilities campus wide. You will be responsible for acting as the single voice of the plant in any Solutioning Left technical and strategic planning activities. You will work with corporate strategy planning teams to define the future of the Oshawa campus.
What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)
Lead and direct all technical manufacturing activities
Provide strategic direction and technical leadership to the plant’s engineering, facilities, maintenance, IT and technical training teams
Provide guidance to teams to ensure continuous improvement in manufacturing processes, while maintaining operating budgets
Utilize plant KPI’s to monitor plant performance and drive continuous improvement to exceed business plan targets
Embrace change and be a champion of innovation
Talent development for all technical and semi technical personnel to function at a world class level of proficiency
Constantly work to improve the Workplace of Choice environment
Develop and drive a strong safety culture within the plant. Execute workplace safety system element ownership responsibilities campus-wide
Responsible for forecasting in areas of responsibility
Negotiate and comply with the terms of local and national labour agreements
Ensure successful completion of all technical projects performed by internal and contract resources
Act as the single voice of the plant in all Solutioning Left technical and strategic planning activities
Skills & Abilities:
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
Extensive experience in automotive manufacturing leadership with a focus on technical operations and plant management
Proven leadership experience with the ability to motivate teams, drive change and foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels of organization in plant and beyond
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced degree in a technical field
10+ years of experience in Automotive Manufacturing / Manufacturing Engineering
Government relations experience or exposure
Strong technical knowledge of manufacturing engineering standards, systems, and tools (such as GMS principles, workplace safety systems, ME systems, plant-floor systems)
Experience in multiple business units across the corporate enterprise, not limited to manufacturing
Demonstrated project/program management capability (timing, budget, risk management, cross-functional coordination)
Compensation
The salary range for this role is $165,000.00 to $214,300.00. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
Benefits:
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.
GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for you, your family, and friends.
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.
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 believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire .
Accommodations
General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us or call us at 1-800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

Posted 2026-08-12

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