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Virtual Propulsion Engineer-3D Combustion, Airflow, Exhaust

Pontiac, Michigan, United States · Hybrid

Senior$8.5B raised

Job Description Work Arrangement: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the office three times per week, at minimum. The Role General Motors is seeking a highly …

Skills: 3D CFD Analysis, Combustion Modeling, Fuel Injection Systems, Emissions Control, CONVERGE

GFL Environmental Inc. logoGFL Environmental Inc.

Sorter

Pontiac, Michigan, United States · On-site

Entry level$5.9B raised

Position responsable for the separation of recyclable materials while providing excellent customer service to the Company’s internal and external customers. Maintaining a safe work environment by following the guidelines…

Skills: Material Sorting, Customer Service, Safety Compliance, Lock Out Tag Out, Warehouse Cleaning

Williams International logoWilliams International

Aerospace Assembly & Finishing

Pontiac, Michigan, United States · On-site

Entry level

Who We Are Williams International is a privately-owned company that develops and manufactures jet engines for both military and commercial aircraft applications. We are a company of creators who deliver pioneering ideas …

Skills: Brazing, Deburring, Polishing, Pressure Testing, Blueprint Reading

PASLIN logoPASLIN

Material Coordinator

Pontiac, Michigan, United States · On-site

Entry level

At Paslin we are all about engineering excellence, innovation and vertical manufacturing competence. Our commitment to quality and excellence is evident in every project we undertake. Our team is passionate about automat…

Skills: ERP Systems, Microsoft AX, MS Office, Forklift Operation, Pallet Jack

Peninsula Plastics Company, Inc logoPeninsula Plastics Company, Inc

Industrial Cleaner

Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States · On-site

$17/hr–$18/hr

Mid level

Peninsula Plastics is looking to hire a high-performing and motivated individual for our Industrial Cleaner position at our Pontiac AND Auburn Hills facilities. Please review the following information about this position…

Skills: Industrial Cleaning, Disinfecting, Facility Maintenance, Waste Management, Attention To Detail

General Motors logoGeneral Motors

Electric Drive Lab System Integration Engineer

Pontiac, Michigan, United States · On-site

Mid level$8.5B raised

Job Description At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We’re turni…

Skills: Software Development, LabVIEW, Python, Git, CAN/CANFD

General Motors logoGeneral Motors

Controls Engineer

Pontiac, Michigan, United States · On-site

Senior$8.5B raised

Job Description Controls Engineer- Pontiac Stamping Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to our Pontiac Metal Center plant location Sponsorship: GM DOES NO…

Skills: PLC Programming, HMI Development, Robotics, Root Cause Analysis, Rockwell/Allen Bradley

General Motors logoGeneral Motors

Design Release Engineer

Pontiac, Michigan, United States · Hybrid

Senior$8.5B raised

Job Description DUTIES: Utilizes engineering tools and processes to successfully develop components and systems for vehicle programs. Develops onboard charger technical design requirements for electrical vehicles. Design…

Skills: Onboard Charger Design, Power Converter Optimization, DFMEA, DFSS, Worst Case Analysis

General Motors logoGeneral Motors

Mechanical Journeyperson (Machine Repair) - Pontiac PPO

Pontiac, Michigan, United States · On-site

Senior$8.5B raised

Job Description General Motors has a need for qualified Mechanical Journeypersons (Machine Repair) You will work under minimal supervision with a high level of independent judgement and problem solving. You should be fle…

Skills: Machine Repair, Hydraulic Component Repair, CNC Machine Operation, Blueprint Reading, Industrial Robotics

Amazon logoAmazon

Onsite Medical Representative

Pontiac, Michigan, United States · On-site

Mid level$35B raised

Join Amazon’s mission to become Earth’s safest place to work! At Amazon, we’ve set the ambitious goal to become the benchmark of safety excellence across all industries in which we operate. The Amazon Workplace Health & …

Skills: First Aid, CPR, AED, Case Management, Workers Compensation

General Motors logoGeneral Motors

Advanced Development Engineer - Diesel

Pontiac, Michigan, United States · Hybrid

Senior$8.5B raised

Job Description DUTIES: Follow development test unit through build process - support setup and debugging to assure test readiness. Actively report out timeline/results/conclusions/recommendations to the Advanced Developm…

Skills: Diesel Combustion, Exhaust Aftertreatment, Powertrain Calibration, Simulink, C++

Mahindra & Mahindra , Tractor Division logoMahindra & Mahindra , Tractor Division

Safety Manager

Pontiac, Michigan, United States · On-site

Senior

Safety Manager - Mahindra Automotive North America The Safety Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining health and safety programs to ensure a safe and compliant work environment at Mahindra Au…

Skills: Safety Program Development, Risk Assessment, Compliance Management, Incident Investigation, Emergency Preparedness

Gonzalez Group logoGonzalez Group

Program Manager - Defense & Mission Systems

Pontiac, Michigan, United States · On-site

Senior+

Program Manager - Defense & Mission Systems Position Summary: The Program Manager - Defense & Mission Systems is responsible for the successful execution and overall performance of strategic customer programs from contra…

Skills: Program Management, Financial Performance Management, Risk Management, Cross-functional Leadership, Contract Management

Lee Contracting logoLee Contracting

Shop Assistant-Man Lift

Pontiac, Michigan, United States · On-site

Entry level

Founded in 1989, Lee Industrial Contracting is a 100% employee-owned company based in Pontiac, Michigan. We are the premier industrial contractor of choice for a broad variety of equipment installation, construction, and…

Skills: Equipment Maintenance, Man Lift Repair, Vehicle Inspection, Inventory Management, Tooling Maintenance

General Motors logoGeneral Motors

CAE Analysis Engineer--Engine Performance & Calibration

Pontiac, Michigan, United States · Hybrid

Senior$8.5B raised

Job Description At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We’re turni…

Skills: GT-SUITE, GT-POWER, 1D CFD Software, Engine Performance Simulation, Valvetrain Analysis

UniFirst Corporation logoUniFirst Corporation

Route Coverage Specialist - UniFirst

Pontiac, Michigan, United States · On-site

Entry level

At UniFirst, we Always Deliver—for our customers and our people. Join us as a Route Coverage Specialist, a key service professional integral to the success of our operations. In this role, you’ll provide exce…

Skills: Route Management, Customer Service, Safe Driving, Problem Solving, Time Management

UniFirst Corporation logoUniFirst Corporation

Maintenance Utility Worker - UniFirst

Pontiac, Michigan, United States · On-site

Mid level

Our Team is Kind of a Big Deal! UniFirst is seeking a reliable and hardworking Maintenance Utility Worker to join our UniFirst community. As a Team Partner in the Maintenance Department, you will be assisting with mainta…

Skills: Plant Cleaning, Industrial Equipment Operation, Forklift Operation, Painting, Facilities Upkeep

UniFirst Corporation logoUniFirst Corporation

Maintenance Utility Worker - UniFirst

Pontiac, Michigan, United States · On-site

Mid level

Our Team is Kind of a Big Deal! UniFirst is seeking a reliable and hardworking Maintenance Utility Worker to join our UniFirst community. As a Team Partner in the Maintenance Department, you will be assisting with mainta…

Skills: Plant Cleaning, Industrial Painting, Forklift Operation, Facilities Upkeep, Equipment Maintenance

Nexteer Automotive logoNexteer Automotive

Indirect Purchasing Manager- Auburn Hills

Pontiac, Michigan, United States · On-site

Senior+

Position: Indirect Purchasing Manager At Nexteer, our strength lies in the diversity of our team—each member contributing unique backgrounds, experiences, and aspirations. We believe this diversity fuels our innovation, …

Skills: Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, Spend Analysis, Cost Optimization, Supplier Relationship Management

Cleveland-Cliffs logoCleveland-Cliffs

General Labor

Pontiac, Michigan, United States · On-site

Entry level$5.8B raised

Location: Pontiac, MI Ferrous Processing and Trading (FPT) is one of North America’s premier processors, buyers, sellers and recyclers of scrap metals of all kinds and is a key supplier to the metals industry of North Am…

Skills: Mobile Equipment Operation, Scrap Metal Sorting, Hand Tool Proficiency, Safety Compliance, Material Handling

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Virtual Propulsion Engineer-3D Combustion, Airflow, Exhaust

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Pontiac, Michigan, United States • Hybrid

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  • Full-time
  • bachelor degree, postgraduate degree
  • Relocation benefits
  • Posted 4d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Design and optimize combustion chamber geometries to improve efficiency, power output, and emissions performance using high-fidelity CFD simulations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate simulation results with experimental data and provide design recommendations for next-generation engines.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with over 5 years of experience in compressible CFD analysis of powertrain systems. Proficiency in specialized CFD software such as CONVERGE, STAR-CD, and various meshing and post-processing tools is essential.

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Job Description

Work Arrangement: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the office three times per week, at minimum.

The Role

General Motors is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Engine Performance and Calibration 3D CFD Analyst to join our Engine Performance and Calibration team. This role is critical in shaping the future of internal combustion engine (ICE) technology through high-fidelity computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in engine combustion modeling, fuel injection systems, and emissions control, and will contribute to the design and optimization of next-generation gasoline and diesel combustion chambers.

What You'll Do

  • Design and optimize combustion chamber geometries for improved efficiency, power output, and emissions performance.
  • Simulate and interpret combustion processes, heat transfer, cold start behavior, and catalyst heating strategies.
  • Provide component-level and/or system-level design recommendations to Design Responsible Engineers based on interpretation of analysis results
  • Exercise analytical models for fuel preparation and mixture motion analysis including equivalence ratio and wall wetting
  • Model and analyze fuel injector behavior, spray atomization, spray-wall interaction, and mixture preparation.
  • Exercise analytical models for in-cylinder combustion analysis using 3D CFD codes such as Star-CD, Converge, AVL-Fire, or in-house proprietary software
  • Enhance current standard analysis practices and/or tools to improve prediction fidelity and/or execution speed
  • Participate in product design and development teams and regularly present analysis results to engineering peers and management
  • Document analysis objectives, conclusions, results, and assumptions using a standard report template
  • Cooperatively work with test engineers to enhance laboratory procedures to support the development of first-time capable analysis techniques
  • Stays abreast of new technology and competitive products
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engine design, calibration, controls, and emissions compliance.
  • Validate simulation results with experimental data and iterate designs accordingly.
  • Document and present findings to technical leadership and project stakeholders.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

  • 5+ years experience with compressible CFD analysis of powertrain-related systems
  • BS in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related field with a focus on internal combustion engines or fluid dynamics
  • 3+ years experience in CFD software (CONVERGE, STAR-CD, STAR-CCM+ ICS or similar) for gasoline or diesel mixture preparation / combustion simulation
  • Highly proficient with ProStar, ICEM, Hypermesh, Tgrid, or equivalent CFD meshing software
  • Highly proficient with Converge, Siemens CCM+ In-Cylinder Solution, StarCD, AVL Fire, or equivalent CFD software
  • Highly proficient with Ensight, ProStar or equivalent CFD post-processing software

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

  • MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering
  • Proficient in programming (Java, MATLAB, Python), workflow automation, and customization of tools surrounding main vendor software
  • Proficient in application of machine learning, data driven modeling techniques in context of engine simulations
  • Proficient with GT-Power, WAVE, AVL Boost, or equivalent 1D engine simulation software
  • Proficient engine testing, data acquisition and calibration tools (AVL Concerto, Indicom, ETAS)

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits

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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 hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.



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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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.

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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.

Related keywords

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Industry
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
Company size
10,001+ employees
Headquarters
Detroit, Michigan
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Total funding
$8.5B

General Motors’ vision is to create a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion, and we have committed ourselves to leading the way toward this future. Today, we are in the midst of a transportation revolution, and we have the ambition, the talent and the technology to realize the safer, better and more sustainable world we want. As an open, inclusive company, we’re also creating an environment where everyone feels welcomed and valued for who they are. One team, where all ideas are considered and heard, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential, with a culture based in respect, integrity, accountability and equality. Our team brings wide-ranging perspectives and experiences to solving the complex transportation challenges of today and tomorrow. For information on the GM Privacy Statement, please visit http://www.gm.com/privacy-statement.html

Offices: 100 Renaissance Center, Detroit, Michigan 48243, US · P.O. Box 33170, Detroit, Michigan 48232-5170, US · 800 N Glenwood Ave, Pontiac, MI 48340, US · Avenida Americo Vespucio 811, Huechuraba, Santiago Metropolitan 8580000, CL · 500 Wentworth St W, Oshawa, Ontario L1J 6G5, CA

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Frequently asked questions

How many Manufacturing jobs are open in Pontiac, MI right now?

There are currently 57 open manufacturing positions in Pontiac, MI listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.

Which companies are hiring for Manufacturing roles in Pontiac, MI?

Companies currently hiring include Williams International, General Motors, UniFirst Corporation, Nexteer Automotive, ES MANUFACTURING INC., among others. Browse the listings above to see every active employer.

Are there remote or hybrid Manufacturing jobs in Pontiac, MI?

Yes — 10 of the 57 open manufacturing positions offer remote or hybrid work (0 remote, 10 hybrid).

How do I apply for Manufacturing jobs in Pontiac, MI?

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