Automation Engineer

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Missouri

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

General Motors seeks a results-driven professional to lead supplier automation maturity assessments and optimize material handling across manufacturing environments. You will develop strategies aligned with GM's long-term goals, coordinate baseline and future-state capabilities, and present recommendations to senior leadership.

Key responsibilities include cross-functional collaboration, data-driven insights, and global adoption of the automation maturity model.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, automation, supply chain, purchasing, procurement, logistics, business or related field.
2+ years of relevant manufacturing, automation, or purchasing experience; internships not counted.
Understanding of material handling and material flow optimization in complex settings.
Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders.
Travel up to 50% domestically and internationally; GM sponsorship not available.
Preferred: 5+ years in manufacturing, automation, industrial engineering, or supplier development.
Preferred: Power BI, Excel, and data modeling proficiency.
Preferred: familiarity with Industry 4.0, lean/Six Sigma, robotics, MES, ERP environments.

Responsibilities

Lead supplier automation maturity assessments and optimization of material handling systems.
Develop and implement automation maturity strategies aligned with long-term goals.
Present strategic recommendations to senior leadership and drive adoption globally.
Coordinate assessments, baseline and future-state capability, and improvement plans.
Act as liaison between suppliers, industrialization teams, and internal GM teams.
Travel to supplier locations as required to support assessments and implementations.

Skills

Power BI

Excel

Data modeling

Cross-functional leadership

Data-driven insights

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, automation, supply chain, purchasing, procurement, logistics, business or related field

Tools

MES

WMS

ERP systems

Job description

• Lead complex assessments of supplier automation maturity using GM-defined frameworks and advanced analytics
• Develop and implement automation maturity strategies aligned with GM’s long-term operational goals
• Evaluate and optimize supplier material handling and material flow systems for cost and efficiency targets
• Coordinate supplier automation-maturity assessments, including baseline capability, future-state capability, improvement plans, timing, and supporting evidence at manufacturing-facility level
• Act as strategic liaison between suppliers, industrialization teams, and internal GM teams
• Support sourcing and negotiation strategies through data-driven insights on supplier automation capabilities
• Lead supplier engagement, fact-based negotiations, relationship management, and business-over-time actions for assigned suppliers and commodity scope
• Present strategic recommendations to senior leadership and drive adoption across global teams
• Own development and continuous improvement of GM’s automation maturity model and supplier evaluation processes
• Travel regularly, approximately 25–50%, to supplier locations

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, automation, supply chain, purchasing, procurement, logistics, business or related field
2+ years relevant work experience in manufacturing, automation, and/or purchasing; internship or co-op experience will not be considered
Understanding of material handling and material flow optimization in complex manufacturing environments
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders
Excellent communication, consulting, and strategic problem-solving skills
Ability to travel domestically and internationally to supplier locations, up to 50%
GM immigration sponsorship is not available now or in the future; candidates must not require GM sponsorship or specified immigration support
Preferred: 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, automation systems, industrial engineering, supplier development, value chain engineering, supply chain, or purchasing
Preferred: proficiency with Power BI, Excel, and data modeling
Preferred: experience with automation maturity models, Industry 4.0, or digital manufacturing assessments
Preferred: exposure to lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies
Preferred: working knowledge of robotics, PLCs, MES, smart manufacturing systems, WMS, and ERP environments
Preferred: project management experience in cross-functional or supplier-facing roles
Preferred: purchasing or purchasing program management experience, including supplier negotiations and sourcing strategies
Preferred: familiarity with global manufacturing practices and automation trends
Must act consistently with GM Values, Behaviors, policies, safety expectations, and supplier-ethics requirements

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in supplier automation maturity assessments and optimization of material handling systems, with a strong focus on data-driven decision-making and strategic problem-solving. Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and effectively communicate with stakeholders to drive operational improvements.

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