Install Engineer

General Motors Ventures; Warren (MI); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

General Motors is seeking an Installation Engineer at the Warren, MI GM Global Technical Center to lead in-plant project management and install tooling and conveyance systems for General Assembly. You will work with suppliers, manage schedules and costs, and ensure safety and quality.

Expect hands-on technical leadership, collaboration across ME Centers, and active participation in continuous improvement, with travel 50%+. Onsite work with relocation benefits possible.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience with conveyor technologies and installation.
• 1+ years experience integrating tooling or equipment cells.
• Technical background in industrial construction, project management, or tooling installation.
• Working knowledge of plant layouts, installation methods, and manufacturing requirements.
• Proficiency with MS Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and AutoCAD or similar tools.
• Understanding of mechanical/electrical systems, controls, and robotics integration.
• Experience in manufacturing domains such as Body Shop, GA, Paint, or Propulsion.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and execute installation activities for tooling, equipment cells, and conveyance systems.
• Develop Statements of Requirements, scopes of work, and installation content.
• Ensure methods comply with GM standards, safety, codes, and processes.
• Generate technical solutions for new programs and engineering changes.
• Provide direction to installation suppliers and oversee union trades for safe execution.
• Lead power-on, debug, and validation to verify readiness.
• Coordinate with ME Centers, plant personnel, suppliers, and GM centers.
• Develop schedules, track timelines, and manage contractor assignments.
• Estimate costs, manage spending, and ensure financial controls.
• Communicate status and risks to stakeholders; maintain records.
• Identify process improvements in installation methods and standards.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Safety Management, or related field or equivalent experience

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Engineering drawings

Job description

Job Description

Work Arrangement

Role is based at the General Motors Global Technical Center in Warren, MI, with support responsibilities that may span Body, Paint, and General Assembly ME Centers. Extended travel, off-shift work, and holiday support may be required during installation and launch phases.

The Role

The Installation Engineer leads in-plant project management and technical execution of industrial tooling, equipment, and conveyance system installations for General Assembly. This role is responsible for ensuring safe, compliant, and high-quality installations that meet manufacturing standards, timing, and cost objectives.
Execution Engineers act as the primary technical interface for installation suppliers, oversee union trades, develop installation requirements, manage project finances and schedules, and ensure all installation activities align with GM engineering specifications and documented processes.

What You’ll Do

Project & Installation Execution

• Plan, manage, and execute installation activities for tooling, equipment cells, and conveyance systems in General Assembly.
• Develop Statements of Requirements (SORs), Installation Scopes of Work, construction requirements, and engineering change content.
• Ensure installation methods comply with GM technical standards, safety requirements, construction codes, and documented processes.

Technical Leadership

• Generate technical solutions for new and major vehicle programs, including subsystem designs and engineering changes.
• Provide technical direction to installation suppliers and oversee the work of union trades to ensure safe and compliant execution.
• Lead power-on, debug, and validation activities to confirm system readiness and adherence to functional requirements.

Cross-Functional Integration

• Coordinate execution with ME Centers (Body, Paint, GA), plant personnel, suppliers, Controls, IE, Layout, Material, and GM Centers.
• Support cost-reduction, process-improvement, and product-enhancement initiatives across functions.

Planning, Finance & Schedule Management

• Develop, track, and report project schedules, installation timelines, and contractor assignments.
• Estimate project costs, manage spending, process supplier payments, and ensure adherence to financial controls.

Documentation & Communication

• Communicate installation status, risks, and technical updates to internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain project records, issue documentation, and ensure technical information is shared across engineering and plant organizations.

Continuous Improvement & Technology Awareness

• Stay current on new technologies, competitive products, and construction/installation methods.
• Identify and implement improvements in installation processes, engineering standards, and project execution practices.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Experience with conveyor technologies and installation (3+ years preferred).
• Experience integrating tooling or equipment cells (1+ years preferred).
• Technical experience in industrial construction, project management, or equipment/tooling installation.
• Working knowledge of process engineering disciplines: plant layouts, construction codes, installation methods, and manufacturing requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and AutoCAD or similar drawing/modeling tools.
• Understanding of mechanical and electrical systems operation, controls/automation fundamentals, and robotic cell integration.
• Knowledge of manufacturing domains such as Press, Body Shop, General Assembly, Paint, or Propulsion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Journeyman’s Card with superintendent-level installation or construction leadership experience.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly convey technical information across functions.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and plant leadership.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience working within union construction environments and supervising union trades.
• High analytical ability for atypical or complex installation challenges.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Safety Management, or related field or equivalent experience.

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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. The selected candidate will be required to travel at least 50% or more on a frequent basis. This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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