Fluid-Power Manufacturing Engineer (Hybrid)

General Motors Corporation; Warren (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Relocation benefits

Job summary

General Motors Corporation seeks a Fluid Power Manufacturing Engineer to lead the design, installation, and optimization of pneumatic and hydraulic systems across GM stamping and automation lines in Warren, MI. You’ll work with maintenance, controls, and operations to improve safety, uptime, quality and energy efficiency.

This hybrid role requires hands-on problem solving, root-cause analysis, and collaboration with suppliers and plant teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing Systems, or Computer Science (or equivalent).
• 2+ years in developing and maintaining machinery/equipment in manufacturing, preferably with press/automation systems.
• Knowledge of mechanics, hydraulics, pneumatics; manufacturing methods engineering.
• Experience coordinating design and construction in automotive facilities.
• Experience with project management to handle budgets and schedules.
• Proficiency with CAD tools and MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Specify, design, procure, integrate, and validate pneumatic/hydraulic systems for press and automation equipment.
• Develop fluid-power architectures, BOMs, specs, calculations, and docs.
• Size pumps, motors, cylinders, valves, manifolds, fittings, tubing, and hoses.
• Evaluate pressure, flow, heat, contamination, energy use, and reliability.
• Interface fluid-power with electrical controls, PLCs, sensors, and safety systems.
• Lead troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Support installation, runoffs, commissioning, and production launch.
• Develop preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Review supplier designs and provide technical direction to teams.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Manufacturing Systems

Project Management

CAD

MS Project

HMI/PLC basics

Root-cause analysis

Training delivery

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Systems Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Two-year associate degree in Fluid Power Technology/related

Tools

AutoCAD

SOLIDWORKS

Unigraphics/NX

Teamcenter

PLC/HMI software

Job description

General Motors Corporation seeks a Fluid Power Manufacturing Engineer to lead the design, installation, and optimization of pneumatic and hydraulic systems across GM stamping and automation lines in Warren, MI. You’ll work with maintenance, controls, and operations to improve safety, uptime, quality and energy efficiency.

This hybrid role requires hands-on problem solving, root-cause analysis, and collaboration with suppliers and plant teams.