Lead Automation Engineer

General Motors Corporation; Flint (MI); Presencial; USD 110 000 - 140 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Relocation benefits available

Resumo da oferta

General Motors Corporation is seeking a Lead Automation Engineer for the Flint Truck Assembly Paint Shop. You will oversee all process engineering functions and lead a team across three shifts, ensuring quality and reliability in pre-treat, E-Coat, sealer, priming, and topcoat areas.

The role requires a BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering and at least 5 years in industrial automation; proficiency in PLCs, HMI, and robotics is preferred.

Qualificações

• BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 5+ years in industrial automation or controls systems.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and mentor Process Engineers and paint technicians across shifts.
• Own technical authority for Paint Shop processes, equipment, and standards.
• Drive throughput improvement and production efficiency initiatives.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance with cross-functional teams to maximize uptime.
• Manage ISO 9001 documentation and audit readiness.

Conhecimentos

Team Leadership

Industrial Automation

Troubleshooting

Formação académica

Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Ferramentas

Rockwell ControlLogix

Siemens S7 / PLC

Siemens 300 PLC

HMI Siemens TIA Portal

Rockwell FactoryTalk View

EtherNet/IP

Profibus/Profinet

Fanuc robotics

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Lead Automation Engineer### Lead Automation EngineerApply: Onsite: Flint, Michigan, United States of America: Full time: Posted Today: JR-202622405**Job Description****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.)** **Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy.** **Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Flint Assembly on a full-time basis.** **The Role:** The Lead Engineer for the Flint Truck Assembly Paint Shop, oversees all process engineering functions and provides direct leadership to a team of Process Engineers supporting a full three‐shift manufacturing operation. The role spans technical ownership, people development, quality performance, and continuous improvement across every major paint process area, including Pre‐Treat, E‐Coat, Sealer Automation, Prime, and Topcoat. **What You'll Do (Responsibilities):** * Team Leadership & Operations Management.* Coach and develop Process Engineers and paint tech employees across all shifts.* Ensure consistent floor coverage, operational continuity, and alignment with production targets.* Lead daily troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for paint related defects.* Process Engineering Ownership.* Serve as the technical authority for all Paint Shop processes, equipment, and standards.* Drive optimization of the Throughput Improvement Process (TIP) to support production efficiency and quality.* Coordinate preventative maintenance activities with cross functional teams to maximize equipment uptime.* Quality, Compliance & Audit Readiness.* Manage ISO 9001 documentation, process controls, and audit preparedness.* Oversee paint gauge calibration tracking and compliance.* Lead the Process Engineering Business Plan Deployment (BPD), which played a key role in achieving BIQ Level 4 performance.* Launch & Program Execution.* Own all new color launches and paint related program activities, ensuring flawless integration into production.* Manage special trials, pilot builds, and experimental process changes from planning through execution.* Continuous Improvement & OPEX Leadership.* Act as the Paint Shop subject matter expert for OPEX initiatives, cost reduction projects, and productivity improvements.* Identify and implement process enhancements that improve quality, reduce waste, and support long term operational stability. **Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)**: * Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience* 5+ years of experience with industrial automation or controls systems **What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):** * Proficiency in industrial networking protocols – Profibus, ProfiNet, TCP/IP and EtherNetIP.* HMI – Siemens TIA Portal and Rockwell FactoryTalk View.* PLC – Rockwell ControlLogix and/or Siemens 300 families.* Robotic experience – Fanuc.* This position may require overtime and off-shift production support.