The Engineering Inventory Asset Specialist manages engineering tools and parts for the gas engine calibration team, ensuring accurate inventory and coordination with stakeholders for repair and logistics.
Description
The Role:
Here at General Motors, we are looking for a hard-working, detail-oriented individual to join our Engine Calibration team in an important on-site role responsible for managing and tracking engineering tools, hardware, and diagnostic equipment used by our gas engine calibration development teams. This role ensures the correct inventory of catalyst parts, O2 sensors, fuel system components, and related tooling is available to meet program objectives. In this role, you will maintain accurate inventory records, coordinate both on-site and off-site storage, and support forecasting and administration of parts to keep teams operating at world-class levels. You will work closely with lead calibrators, diagnostic strategists, calibration specialists, technical coordinators, and cross-functional partners including finance, shipping, and budget teams.
What You'll Do:
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):
What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):
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 is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
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.
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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.
All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
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 [email protected] or call us at 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.
The Role:
Here at General Motors, we are looking for a hard-working, detail-oriented individual to join our Engine Calibration team in an important on-site role responsible for managing and tracking engineering tools, hardware, and diagnostic equipment used by our gas engine calibration development teams. This role ensures the correct inventory of catalyst parts, O2 sensors, fuel system components, and related tooling is available to meet program objectives. In this role, you will maintain accurate inventory records, coordinate both on-site and off-site storage, and support forecasting and administration of parts to keep teams operating at world-class levels. You will work closely with lead calibrators, diagnostic strategists, calibration specialists, technical coordinators, and cross-functional partners including finance, shipping, and budget teams.
What You'll Do:
- Manage storage areas for various engineering parts (Catalysts, Fuel Systems, O2 Sensors, Tools)
- Inspect new parts/aged converters for accurate labeling (receiving parts and asset tagging etc.)
- Support team in catalyst aging at suppliers as needed (shipping/receiving parts)
- Manage engineering tools inventory and coordinate repair of tools
- Coordination with key stake holders to track and manage parts
- Maintain tracking sheets and various GM databases of parts and tools as necessary
- Prepare documents and coordinate domestic and international shipping
- Manage/coordinate 3D printer capability
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):
- Two-Year Technical Degree
- High level of organizational skills
- High level of oral and written communication skills
- High attention to details
- Demonstrated results in successful project execution
- Interpersonal skills to work independently and effectively collaborate with others
- A valid driver's license
- Able and willing to travel locally
- Ability to lift 20 lbs
What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):
- Automotive OEM experience
- Database management
- Asset management experience
- Forklift certification
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 is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
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.
Total Rewards | Benefits Overview
From day one, we're looking out for your well-being-at work and at home-so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources.
Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)
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.
All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
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 [email protected] or call us at 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.
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