General Motors · 1 day ago
Engineering Group Manager - Automation Execution
Warren, Michigan, United States of America
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
7+ years expGeneral Motors is a leading automotive company committed to a vision of Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, and Zero Congestion. They are seeking a Manufacturing Automation Execution Engineering Group Manager to lead automation program execution and support plant operations, ensuring high-quality implementation and continuous improvement in manufacturing productivity.
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Responsibilities
Lead and manage a multi-disciplinary controls and automation engineering team, including staffing, performance management, development, and budget ownership
Execute automation and controls programs from concept through installation, buy-off, and SORP at GM manufacturing facilities
Ensure adherence to GM manufacturing, controls, and safety standards
Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, cost, and safety
Develop and maintain strategies for sustaining and improving legacy manufacturing systems
Identify and support implementation of new automation and controls technologies
Lead collaboration on common software and controls solutions across supported plants
Partner with process engineering, manufacturing IT, and plant operations to resolve issues and deliver program objectives
Track program performance, maintain metrics, and provide regular status updates to leadership
Capture lessons learned and incorporate cost and quality improvements into standards and best practices
Ensure long-term sustainment of controls architecture and automation equipment at supported locations
Support HR processes including hiring, onboarding, employee development, and succession planning
Ensure team members are trained and compliant with all technical and safety requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline
7+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineering environment
5+ years of experience with manufacturing processes, including automation, robotics, and vision systems
Experience supporting machining and/or assembly manufacturing systems
Strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability to lead engineers and collaborate across organizations
Strong organizational, planning, and execution skills
Proficiency with standard office and engineering software applications
Ability and willingness to travel globally as required
Preferred
Master's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or Information Technology
Benefits
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Company
General Motors
General Motors is an automotive company that designs, produces, markets, and distributes vehicles and vehicle parts.
10001+ employees
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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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