Automation Execution EGM - GM Global Technical Center - Smith Manufacturing C

Job Description

On-Site: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to [specific location where employee is expected to report] on a full-time basis.

The Role

As an Automation Execution Engineering Group Manager, you will manage a team that is responsible to design, build and install state of the art conveyance systems in our Vehicle Assembly Plants.  Your team will be responsible to hire and manage the Controls contractors that will install and productionize our Body and General Assembly equipment and tooling.  This will include such items as Robots and welding equipment, sealer dispense and Vision systems, fluid fill, roll test equipment, robotic vision glass install cells and numerous torque guns and fixtures. You will be part of a group of engineers and technical support personnel engaged in determining and specifying how the product is to be manufactured.  You will also be responsible for all aspects of the development and evaluation of your GM employee team, including goal setting, mentoring, workplace of choice strategies, driving an inclusive environment and safety initiatives.  In addition, you will lead all hiring initiatives for your team. The work your team will perform involves a considerable amount of creativity and perception and a high level of independent discernment in making decisions.  This includes a constant focus on developing and improving standardized work to increase the productivity of the GM team members who operate and maintain the equipment you procure and install.  Your work team will also be responsible to develop the plan for long term sustainment of the equipment in the plants you support.  To complete these tasks, significant business travel to the remote plants will be required.  Some of this work needs to be complete during plant downtimes, so work on holidays and shutdowns will be required.  

What You Will Do (Responsibilities)

• Execution of NA Regional Launches – Staffing and management of the Automation launch team including planning, integration, validation and productionizing responsibilities.

• Manage NA Automation Execution Budget – Prepare, monitor, and adjust department budgets for overtime and travel.

• Support the HRM process - Develop bench strength and support employee career development. Complete annual CAP process for all direct reports, including CPDT.

• Interface with and provide input to BIW and GA process development groups as they create new iterations of the BOE for a specific program/plant launch.   

• Provide efficient and coordinated management of controls engineering resources across Body Shop and General Assembly.

• Ensure direct reports are trained and fully competent in all required technical areas as well as safety processes such as lock-out, ESWP, and MPS validation.

• Incorporate lessons learned and cost savings initiatives into controls standards, template designs, ASL references, and NAAX execution handbook.

Additional Job Description

Your Skills And Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• 7+ years of experience in Manufacturing/Manufacturing Engineering, with experience in launch execution, engineering design and build, project management. 

• Bachelor's Degree in an engineering discipline.

• Strong controls engineering background with extensive knowledge of GM controls engineering standards such as GCCH, GCCS, Networks, safety systems and associated body shop templates and references. 

• Extensive knowledge of automation system integration, reverification, and validation procedures.

• Extensive knowledge of vehicle manufacturing processes and operations, and knowledge of Manufacturing Engineering roles and responsibilities. 

• Knowledge of the ME organization and NAAX standardized work.   

• High level of analytical skill with proven ability to solve technical problems, with demonstrated professional performance in related area(s). 

• High level of interpersonal skill required to lead engineers and collaborate with BIW and General Assembly managers. 

• Domestic (North America) travel is required.

This position is not eligible for ISP, ITAP or localization.

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 aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. 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. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values; 
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.   We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

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