Industrial Engineer

General Motors; Romulus (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation benefits

Job summary

General Motors is seeking an Industrial Engineer with Automation experience to design, develop and improve automated manufacturing systems, delivering safe, efficient production. You will partner with manufacturing, quality, launches, maintenance and suppliers to support automation projects and plant performance.

This onsite role requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering and 3+ years in automotive or discrete manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent).
• 3+ years in automotive or discrete manufacturing.
• Experience with automated manufacturing systems or production equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and implement automation solutions for manufacturing systems.
• Apply industrial engineering principles to improve line balance and throughput.
• Analyze operations to identify improvement opportunities and support plant performance.

Skills

Automation experience

Industrial engineering methods

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Teamcenter

Power BI

Job description

Sponsorship: GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

Work Arrangement: This role is categorized as onsite. The successful candidate is expected to report to their assigned GM worksite, five days per week and to respond to the site in the event of an emergency after hours, on weekend or holidays.

The Role

The Industrial Engineer with Automation experience is responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and improving automated manufacturing systems that deliver safe, efficient, high-quality production. This role combines automation expertise with industrial engineering methods to optimize throughput, labor utilization, ergonomics, material flow, and standardized work across manufacturing operations. The engineer partners with manufacturing, quality, launch, maintenance, suppliers, and cross-functional engineering teams to support new automation projects, continuous improvement initiatives, and plant performance objectives.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities)

• Design, develop, and implement automation solutions for manufacturing systems, including support for new and existing production programs.
• Apply industrial engineering principles to improve line balance, reduce waste, optimize labor utilization, and increase throughput.
• Analyze manufacturing operations, workflows, cycle times, bottlenecks, and equipment performance to identify and execute improvement opportunities.
• Support plant and program teams in automation system design, equipment integration, commissioning, validation, and production launch activities.
• Develop and maintain standardized work, process documentation, and engineering deliverables such as layouts, work combination analysis, time studies, and operating procedures.
• Perform root cause analysis for equipment, process, and performance issues; implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Coordinate with suppliers, contractors, and internal teams to review hardware/software designs, validate standards compliance, and ensure successful execution of projects.
• Support ergonomic assessments and process design improvements to enhance operator safety and efficiency.
• Use data, reporting, and digital tools to monitor performance, identify trends, and drive fact-based decisions.
• Support continuous improvement workshops and productivity initiatives aligned to safety, quality, cost, and delivery targets.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, manufacturing requirements, safety systems, and applicable controls architecture.
• Communicate project status, risks, timing, and technical recommendations to stakeholders and leadership.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, automation, or industrial engineering in an automotive or discrete manufacturing environment.
• Experience with automated manufacturing systems or production equipment execution.
• Experience applying industrial engineering tools such as line balancing, standard time analysis, throughput improvement, layout optimization, waste elimination, or ergonomics.

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, standardized work, PFMEA, process validation, and continuous improvement methods.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Teamcenter, or process simulation.
• Experience with manufacturing launch, commissioning, equipment runoff, or plant floor implementation.
• Experience with Power BI or other business intelligence/reporting tools.
• Familiarity with automotive assembly, propulsion, plant floor systems, or material flow processes

This position may be eligible for relocation benefits. GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc). This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis. This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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