Press/ Automation Engineer

General Motors; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors in Warren, Michigan is seeking a Press/Automation Manufacturing Engineer to design, implement, and optimize stamping press and automation systems across our manufacturing operations. You will integrate new technologies and drive projects from concept through validation.

The role requires collaborating with controls, IT, and production teams, managing projects within budget and schedule, and mentoring engineers. Travel 25-50% and hybrid work with at least 3 days on site per week.

Qualifications

• 3+ years developing and maintaining machinery and equipment in manufacturing, preferably with press and automation systems in stamping.
• Knowledge of mechanics, hydraulics, pneumatics and engineering principles.
• Experience coordinating design & construction activities in automotive facilities.
• Experience with project management methodologies to manage budget, schedules, and OEMs.
• MS Project and CAD software proficiency (AutoCAD, Unigraphics, SOLIDWORKS, Teamcenter).
• Ability to lead and mentor engineering teams and work with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Specify, procure, develop, integrate, validate press and automation solutions in stamping plants.
• Collaborate with controls engineering and IT to define system requirements and improve performance.
• Lead root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions for press and automation findings.
• Train production staff on operation and maintenance of press and automation systems.
• Provide technical direction to engineers and support personnel; manage small project teams.

Skills

Machinery maintenance

Automation systems

Engineering fundamentals

Project coordination

Microsoft Project

Initiative & ambiguity handling

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical/ Electrical / Computer / Manufacturing Systems / CS

Tools

AutoCAD

Unigraphics

SOLIDWORKS

Teamcenter

Teamcenter Visualization

Power Platform

Job description

Job Description

At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We’re turning today’s impossible into tomorrow’s standard —from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features.

Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale.

Work Arrangement

Hybrid - This position requires the employee to be onsite for a minimum of 3 days per week. The primary work location will be Warren, MI. This role will require some travel to various manufacturing sites in North America.

The Role

As a Press/Automation Manufacturing Engineer you will be responsible for design, implementation, and optimization of press and automation systems for our manufacturing operations. This shall include the integration of new technologies with an emphasis on innovative solutions for
automating various manufacturing processes into traditional business functions for our stamping facilities. You will be responsible for designing, validating, and optimizing engineering projects where creativity and initiative are involved as well as some independent judgement. This role requires you to be skilled in machinery, equipment, and tooling alternatives along with sequence and flow of operations for the effective utilization of personnel, material, machines, and facilities necessary to manufacture parts.

In this role, you would be responsible for working with other team members on problem solving and continuous improvement initiatives daily to achieve operational excellence. This position is responsible for defining requirements, execution of design, analysis, development, and testing of engineering projects for our stamping facilities. You will also be required to provide technical directions over other engineers or engineering support personnel and may have work direction responsibilities over a small group with specific engineering objectives both at supplier build shops and stamping facilities.

What You’ll Do

• Specify, procure, develop, integrate, and validate solutions for press and automation systems in stamping plants. Perform complex design analysis of mechanical systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and work with controls engineering and IT partners to establish requirements for associated systems while analyzing performance of existing systems to identify areas for improvement in accuracy, reliability, speed, and overall system performance.
• Lead efforts in root cause analysis and corrective actions related to press and automation system findings. Utilize engineering principles to diagnose issues, identify trends, and improve manufacturing processes. Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to press and automation systems and equipment.
• Support training of production staff in the operation and maintenance of press and automation systems. Maintain comprehensive documentation for machine, equipment, and system design, development, and implementation.
• Work with engineering functions, suppliers, plant personnel and others to implement cost reduction, methods, and manufacturing improvements.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required qualifications)

• 3+ years of experience in developing and maintaining machinery and equipment in manufacturing, preferably with press and automation systems in stamping.
• Knowledge of engineering theory and principles of operation of mechanical/electrical mechanisms (mechanics, hydraulics, and pneumatics). Specific knowledge of engineering mechanics and manufacturing methods engineering.
• Experience in coordinating design & construction activities – preferably in automotive manufacturing facilities.
• Experience with project management methodologies to manage budget constraints, varying production schedules and OEM counterparts.
• Understanding of Microsoft software including MS Project.
• Ability to use CAD systems (ie. AutoCAD, Unigraphics, SOLIDWORKS, Teamcenter, Teamcenter Visualization, etc.).
• High level of integrity, ability to deal with ambiguity, take initiative/self-directed.
• Bachelor of Science (Mechanical, Electrical and/or Computer, Manufacturing Systems Engineering, or Computer Science) or equivalent experience.

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• 5+ years of experience in developing and maintaining machinery and equipment in stamping, body shop, or general assembly plant floor operations.
• Demonstrated experience developing press and automation equipment or systems.
• Hands-on experience with operations and troubleshooting of industrial machinery or automation systems.
• Hands-on experience with Power Platform (Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps) and Copilot/LLMs in engineering workflows.
• 2–5 years of experience in VR development, simulation, or interactive 3D applications.
• Experience in related STEM (Science Technology Engineering Mathematics) field.
• Master’s degree is preferred

Remote Type

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week (or other frequency dictated by their manager).

Travel Requirements (If applicable)

The selected candidate will be required to travel on a regular basis (25-50%) for this role.

Relocation Eligibility

This job 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 hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}. The selected candidate will be required to travel on a regular basis (25-50%) for this role. This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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