Manufacturing Engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale capital projects focused on automation, packaging systems, robotics, and material handling
• Provide technical leadership for automation integration, including robots, manufacturing equipment, and conveyance
• Drive optimization of existing robotic and product conveyance systems to improve safety, efficiency, and cycle time
• Partner with external vendors, integrators, and OEMs to define equipment capabilities and deployment plans
• Oversee equipment installation, commissioning, and qualification, including safety verifications
• Support continuous improvement initiatives through data analysis and throughput optimization
• Coordinate machine runoffs and provide on-site oversight during equipment installation activities

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, automation, warehousing, or a related industrial environment
• Demonstrated ability to design robotic work cells, automated packaging lines, and material handling systems
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and facility or workstation layout optimization
• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or relative experience
• Experience with ergonomic workstation layout and risk mitigation practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading automation or robotics deployments in warehousing or production environments
• Working knowledge of industrial robots, cobots, and robot-guided vision systems
• Experience with performance tracking, process monitoring, and data-driven continuous improvement
• Project management experience leading cross-functional teams and multiple facilities
• Knowledge of automated labeling, box forming, and palletizing technologies

About the Company

General Motors is redefining mobility through human-centered design, creating vehicles and experiences that shape the future of transportation. Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, and Zero Congestion.