Senior Execution Engineer – Material Flow & Robotics Deployment

Responsibilities

• Lead the deployment of advanced automation technologies, including AMRs, AFTs, ASRS, and kitting/sequencing systems, across manufacturing operations.
• Identify and evaluate automation opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and strengthen material flow performance.
• Conduct labor studies and partner with Assembly Plant Industrial Engineers to analyze indirect material movement and quantify automation impact.
• Support layout reviews and process optimization through simulation, modeling, and data analysis.
• Design future-state material flow strategies and automation roadmaps aligned to plant and business objectives.
• Collaborate with strategic suppliers and internal stakeholders to develop, implement, and scale automation solutions.
• Perform feasibility studies, cost-benefit analyses, and ROI assessments for proposed automation projects.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in automotive manufacturing, automation deployment, material flow engineering, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience deploying and integrating technologies such as Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), Automated Fork Trucks (AFTs), and Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS).
• Proficiency with layout optimization and simulation tools such as AutoCAD, Siemens Tecnomatix, or FlexSim.
• Working knowledge of PLC programming, robotic cell integration, and industrial communication protocols (e.g., OPC UA, Modbus, Ethernet/IP).
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Robotics, or a related technical field.
• Strong analytical skills for conducting feasibility studies and ROI modeling.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with digital twin modeling, simulation environments, or virtual commissioning.
• Familiarity with Factory of the Future concepts, including AI-driven material flow and predictive analytics.
• Knowledge of robotic safety standards such as ANSI/RIA R15.06 and ISO 10218.
• Proficiency with data visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau.

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.