Lead Automation Engineer

General Motors LLC; Flint (MI); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 170.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Relocation benefits available

Zusammenfassung

General Motors is seeking a Lead Engineer for the Flint Truck Assembly Paint Shop. You will oversee all process engineering functions, provide direct leadership to a team of Process Engineers across a full three-shift operation, and drive continuous improvement in pre‑treat, E‑coat, sealer automation, primer and topcoat areas.

You will own all paint shop processes, coordinate maintenance, manage ISO 9001 documentation, and lead color launches and program activities to ensure production readiness

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor degree or equivalent experience in electrical or computer engineering with 5+ years in industrial automation or controls.

Aufgaben

• Lead and develop Process Engineers and paint technicians across all shifts.
• Own technical authority for Paint Shop processes, equipment, and standards.
• Drive optimization of throughput and maintain equipment uptime with cross-functional teams.
• Manage ISO 9001 documentation, process controls, and audit readiness.
• Oversee color launches, trials, and pilot builds; manage experiments from planning to execution.
• Lead OPEX initiatives to reduce costs and improve quality and stability.

Kenntnisse

Team Leadership

Process ownership

Quality management

Audit readiness

Continuous improvement

OPEX leadership

Ausbildung

Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

Profibus

ProfiNet

TCP/IP

EtherNet/IP

Siemens TIA Portal

Rockwell FactoryTalk View

Rockwell ControlLogix

Siemens 300

Fanuc Robotics

Jobbeschreibung

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.

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