Fluid Power Manufacturing Engineer (Press & Automation)

General Motors; Warren (MI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a Fluid Power Manufacturing Engineer to lead the design, installation, commissioning, and continuous improvement of pneumatic and hydraulic systems used in stamping and automation across GM manufacturing facilities. The role emphasizes hands‑on problem solving, safety, and reliability in a hybrid work setting near Warren, MI.

The ideal candidate has a BS in a related field and 2+ years of experience with press and automation systems, plus knowledge of hydraulics,

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Electrical and/or Computer, Manufacturing Systems Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years developing and maintaining machinery and equipment in manufacturing, preferably with press and automation systems in stamping.
• Knowledge of engineering theory and principles of mechanical/electrical mechanisms (mechanics, hydraulics, and pneumatics). Specific knowledge of engineering mechanics and manufacturing methods engineering.
• Experience in coordinating

Responsibilities

• Specify, design, procure, integrate, and validate pneumatic and hydraulic systems for press, die handling, material handling, automation, and supporting manufacturing equipment.
• Develop and review fluid‑power architectures, schematics, bills of materials, component specifications, calculations, and technical documentation.
• Select and size pumps, motors, cylinders, actuators, valves, manifolds, accumulators, filters, regulators, lubricators, tubing, hose assemblies, fittings, and other fluid‑power components.
• Evaluate system pressure, flow, force, speed, response time, heat generation, contamination control, leakage, and energy consumption.
• Interface fluid‑power systems with electrical controls, PLCs, sensors, safety systems, HMI applications, and machine sequencing.
• Lead root‑cause analysis and corrective actions for equipment failures, leaks, pressure or flow instability, slow or inconsistent motion, overheating, contamination, premature component failure, and repeat downtime.
• Support equipment installation, supplier build reviews, runoffs, commissioning, debug, production launch, and final acceptance at supplier and plant locations.
• Analyze equipment performance and reliability data to identify opportunities to improve uptime, cycle‑time, quality, maintainability, and operating cost.
• Partner with maintenance and operations to develop preventive‑maintenance, predictive‑maintenance, inspection, spare‑parts, and troubleshooting strategies.
• Review supplier designs and provide technical direction to suppliers, contractors, plant personnel, and engineering support resources.
• Identify and implement cost reductions, standardization opportunities, design improvements, and energy‑efficiency initiatives.
• Support Management of Change activities and ensure engineering changes are documented, reviewed, tested, and implemented effectively.
• Maintain comprehensive records for designs, calculations, schematics, equipment changes, validation results, commissioning activities, and lessons learned.

Skills

Machinery and equipment experience

Mechanical, electrical, hydraulics, or

Coordinating projects

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical/Electrical/Computer or Manufacturing Systems Engineering

Job description

General Motors is seeking a Fluid Power Manufacturing Engineer to lead the design, installation, commissioning, and continuous improvement of pneumatic and hydraulic systems used in stamping and automation across GM manufacturing facilities. The role emphasizes hands‑on problem solving, safety, and reliability in a hybrid work setting near Warren, MI.

The ideal candidate has a BS in a related field and 2+ years of experience with press and automation systems, plus knowledge of hydraulics,