Press/ Automation Engineer

General Motors Company; United States; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a Production/Mechanical Engineer to specify, develop, and validate press and automation system solutions in stamping plants. You will collaborate with controls engineering and IT to define requirements and drive improvements across equipment performance, reliability, and speed.

The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering and 3+ years in production performance or manufacturing engineering, with CAD tool proficiency and strong problem-solving for root cause analyses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Computer, or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Three years of experience in Production Performance, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Experience developing and maintaining machinery and equipment in manufacturing including press and automation systems.
• Analysis of equipment performance to identify areas for improvement using engineering methods.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanics in operation of mechanical/electrical systems.
• Root cause analysis and corrective actions based on problem solving techniques.
• Project management to handle budgets, schedules, and OEM coordination.
• Proficiency with CAD systems (AutoCAD/Unigraphics/SOLIDWORKS/Teamcenter) and MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Specify, procure, develop, integrate, and validate press and automation system solutions.
• Collaborate with controls engineering and IT to establish system requirements.
• Lead root cause analyses and corrective actions for system issues.
• Analyze performance and implement improvements for accuracy, reliability, and speed.
• Maintain comprehensive design and development documentation.
• Travel up to 50% to client sites for project execution.
• Support training of production staff on operation and maintenance.

Skills

Engineering analysis

Root cause analysis

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Unigraphics

SOLIDWORKS

Teamcenter

Teamcenter Visualization

MS Project

Job description

Job Description DUTIES

Specify, procure, develop, integrate, and validate solutions for press and automation systems in stamping plants. Perform complex design analysis of mechanical systems. Collaborates with cross-functional teams and works 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. Leads efforts in root cause analysis and corrective actions related to press and automation system findings. Utilizes engineering principles to diagnose issues, identify trends, and improve manufacturing processes in stamping operations. Troubleshoots and resolves technical issues related to press and automation systems and equipment. Supports training of production staff in the operation and maintenance of press and automation systems. Maintains comprehensive documentation for machine, equipment, and system design, development, and implementation. Works with engineering functions, suppliers, plant personnel and others to implement cost reduction, methods, and manufacturing improvements.

50% travel to client sites domestically.

Hybrid Work Policy - 3 days In-office, 2 days remote - Must be able to report to local office.

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field of study. Three (3) years of experience as a Production Performance Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, or related occupation. Three (3) years of experience in the following: Developing and maintaining machinery and equipment in manufacturing including press and automation systems; Analysis utilizing engineering mechanics and manufacturing methods engineering to evaluate equipment and machine designs; Apply Engineering theory and principles of operation of mechanical/electrical mechanisms including mechanics, hydraulics, and pneumatics; Analysis of equipment and machinery performance to identify areas for improvement by utilizing detailed and methodological problem-solving processes; Root cause analysis and corrective actions implemented based on problem solving techniques; Project management methodologies to manage budget constraints, varying production schedules and OEM counterparts; Utilize CAD systems including AutoCAD, Unigraphics, SOLIDWORKS, Teamcenter, and Teamcenter Visualization; Microsoft software including MS Project; and Coordinating design and construction activities.

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