Automated Material Movement Engineer - Press Center

What You’ll Do 

• Lead implementation:  Identify, prioritize, and drive closure of open issues related to the implementation of autonomous equipment in stamping. 

• Support deployments:  Enable successful deployment of automated systems through structured problem-solving, cross-functional communication, and removal of roadblocks. 

• Optimize operations:  Lead optimization of stamping plants in support of  headcount reduction initiatives  through automated material movement opportunities. 

• Manage funding and timing:  Plan and manage funding and schedules for plant activities that support autonomous equipment deployments (AFTs, AGVs, ARSs, ASRSs, etc.). 

• Engage plants directly:  Regularly travel to stamping facilities to meet with leadership, review progress, and support automated material movement deployments. 

• Define standards:  Develop standards and specifications for equipment, containers, and processes used in autonomous material movement. 

• Leverage lessons learned:  Collaborate with suppliers, plant personnel, Body Shop counterparts, ARC teams, and others to capture and apply lessons learned. 

• Benchmark and innovate:  Investigate new technologies and benchmark internally and externally to implement best practices for automated material movement in stamping. 

• Manage multiple initiatives:  Handle multiple assignments and deployments concurrently while maintaining quality and timing. 

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications) 

• Bachelor’s degree  in Engineering or a related field. 

• Outstanding interpersonal and relationship management skills  with a demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization. 

• Experience with autonomous material movement equipment  for headcount reduction 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills , including the ability to clearly explain complex technical topics to a broad audience. 

• Ability to work in ambiguity , take initiative, and operate in a largely self-directed manner. 

• Experience coordinating material movement equipment deployments , preferably in automotive manufacturing facilities, including managing  budget constraints  and  varying production schedules . 

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications) 

• Work experience in  sheet metal stamping manufacturing  or similar manufacturing environments. 

• Master’s degree  (technical discipline or MBA). 

• Broader  manufacturing experience  beyond a single area or plant. 

• Understanding of  GM Financial processes  and  GM Financial investment classifications