General Motors · 6 hours ago
Senior Materials Engineer
Warren, Michigan, United States of America
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expGeneral Motors is a leading automotive company committed to innovation and sustainability. They are seeking a Senior Materials Engineer to develop and support paint shop manufacturing materials, focusing on Topcoat Systems, while collaborating with suppliers and engineering teams to ensure high-quality vehicle finishes.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleInformation ServicesManufacturingTransportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Partner with materials suppliers to develop, evaluate, and approve materials to applicable GM materials specifications
Provide technical direction to manufacturing sites and new paint shop teams on proper processes and equipment to support paint materials
Support development and testing of advanced process technologies and materials
Lead project management activities across equipment SMEs, suppliers, and manufacturing teams to execute new material launches
Drive development projects for new materials and applications to reduce cost, improve environmental performance, or enhance product quality
Plan and implement material tests and development programs to support problem-solving and technical advancement
Participate in the Global Technical Team to drive alignment on new technology development, materials standardization, and equipment requirements
Develop new materials testing procedures to validate evolving product requirements
Own and maintain engineering documents including material specifications, process control plan templates, PFMEA, Bill of Operations, and Bill of Materials
Qualification
Required
5+ years of direct automotive coatings experience with proven expertise in materials, formulations, and application processes
Advanced technical knowledge of paint materials engineering, including topcoat systems, curing behavior, rheology, and material–process interactions
Strong understanding of paint shop manufacturing best practices, including booth operations, application equipment, quality controls, defect reduction methods, and environmental compliance
Working knowledge of material procedures, validation protocols, testing methods (e.g., appearance metrics, durability testing, adhesion, corrosion), and qualification requirements for production release
Proven project management capability with the ability to lead material development initiatives, manage timelines, coordinate suppliers/equipment SMEs, and deliver technical milestones
Willingness to travel to manufacturing sites, suppliers, and development locations as required to support material launches and problem resolution
Preferred
Master's degree (MS) in Chemistry or Engineering
Background in Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or Metallurgical Engineering
Benefits
Relocation benefits
Company
General Motors
General Motors is an automotive company that designs, produces, markets, and distributes vehicles and vehicle parts.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.51BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2024-10-31Grant· $8M
2024-07-11Grant· $500M
Leadership Team
Mary Barra
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
Tony Cervone
Senior Vice President, Global Communications
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