General Motors
Senior Manufacturing Execution Engineer General Assembly Automation
General Motors, Lansing, Michigan, United States, 48901
Job Title
The Senior Manufacturing Execution Engineer
General Assembly Automation will lead optimization and automation initiatives across General Assembly (GA) operations at multiple vehicle assembly sites. The role is pivotal in designing, building, and commissioning state-of-the-art automation projects that drive efficiency, reduce Manufacturing Cost Per Unit (MCPU), and support GM's vision of the factory of the future. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Quality, and Maintenance to deliver lean, scalable solutions. This position requires a high level of independent judgment and technical leadership across centralized engineering and plant environments. What You'll Do
Define product and manufacturing requirements including tooling, automation, workstation setup, and facility layout. Analyze and optimize material flow for future movement strategies. Develop interfaces and common tooling/process standards across departments. Provide technical direction and oversight to vendors and plant/product teams. Lead design, integration, installation, launch, and continuous improvement of automation equipment. Coordinate automation projects and integration activities with plant CI leads and ME/IE teams. Conduct project plan reviews with production management and ensure contractual compliance. Support manufacturing and maintenance teams with technical guidance and issue resolution. Manage project timing, resources, budgets, and reporting (scorecards, one-pagers, meeting minutes). Drive performance integration and engineering deliverables for program execution and quality readiness. Lead vehicle launch activities and serve as engineering interface to plant operations. Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience. 3+ years of experience in scoping, designing, integrating, and commissioning automation projects. Demonstrated expertise in collecting, interpreting, and visualizing complex manufacturing data to identify inefficiencies, root causes, and improvement opportunities. Proven ability developing data-driven solutions to unusual and difficult problems, including process bottlenecks, equipment failures, and optimization challenges. Thorough understanding of manufacturing processes, tooling, equipment, and launch methodologies. Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience. Willingness to travel up to 50% within the U.S. based on project phases. This position may be eligible for relocation benefits. 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. Benefits Overview
From day one, we're looking out for your well-beingat work and at homeso you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally. 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. 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 or call us at 800-865-7580.
The Senior Manufacturing Execution Engineer
General Assembly Automation will lead optimization and automation initiatives across General Assembly (GA) operations at multiple vehicle assembly sites. The role is pivotal in designing, building, and commissioning state-of-the-art automation projects that drive efficiency, reduce Manufacturing Cost Per Unit (MCPU), and support GM's vision of the factory of the future. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Quality, and Maintenance to deliver lean, scalable solutions. This position requires a high level of independent judgment and technical leadership across centralized engineering and plant environments. What You'll Do
Define product and manufacturing requirements including tooling, automation, workstation setup, and facility layout. Analyze and optimize material flow for future movement strategies. Develop interfaces and common tooling/process standards across departments. Provide technical direction and oversight to vendors and plant/product teams. Lead design, integration, installation, launch, and continuous improvement of automation equipment. Coordinate automation projects and integration activities with plant CI leads and ME/IE teams. Conduct project plan reviews with production management and ensure contractual compliance. Support manufacturing and maintenance teams with technical guidance and issue resolution. Manage project timing, resources, budgets, and reporting (scorecards, one-pagers, meeting minutes). Drive performance integration and engineering deliverables for program execution and quality readiness. Lead vehicle launch activities and serve as engineering interface to plant operations. Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience. 3+ years of experience in scoping, designing, integrating, and commissioning automation projects. Demonstrated expertise in collecting, interpreting, and visualizing complex manufacturing data to identify inefficiencies, root causes, and improvement opportunities. Proven ability developing data-driven solutions to unusual and difficult problems, including process bottlenecks, equipment failures, and optimization challenges. Thorough understanding of manufacturing processes, tooling, equipment, and launch methodologies. Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience. Willingness to travel up to 50% within the U.S. based on project phases. This position may be eligible for relocation benefits. 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. Benefits Overview
From day one, we're looking out for your well-beingat work and at homeso you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally. 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. 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 or call us at 800-865-7580.