Automation Strategy Lead for Supplier & Manufacturing

generalmotors; Warren (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Relocation assistance

Travel opportunities

Job summary

General Motors is seeking an Automation Engineer to lead supplier automation assessments and manufacturing optimization across global plants. You will drive cross-functional alignment with Industrialization, Purchasing Program Management, PPCO, and direct purchasing to raise automation maturity.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering and 2+ years in manufacturing or automation, with strong analytics, communication, and travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 2+ years in manufacturing, automation, and/or purchasing.
• Understanding of material handling and material flow.
• Ability to travel up to 50% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier automation maturity assessments using GM frameworks.
• Develop and implement automation maturity strategies.
• Optimize material handling and flow to meet targets.
• Coordinate assessments and improvement plans at facilities.
• Interface between suppliers and GM teams for data-driven decisions.
• Lead supplier engagement and negotiations with cross-functional teams.
• Present strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
• Develop and improve GM’s automation maturity model.

Skills

Automation engineering

Cross-functional leadership

Data analytics

Supplier engagement

Communication skills

Travel up to 50%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Data modeling

Job description

General Motors is seeking an Automation Engineer to lead supplier automation assessments and manufacturing optimization across global plants. You will drive cross-functional alignment with Industrialization, Purchasing Program Management, PPCO, and direct purchasing to raise automation maturity.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering and 2+ years in manufacturing or automation, with strong analytics, communication, and travel up to 50%.