Project Industrial Engineer: Automation & Lean

General Motors; Spring Hill (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation benefits

On-site role

Job summary

General Motors in Spring Hill, TN seeks a Project Industrial Engineer to drive manufacturing automation projects, lead complex improvements, and optimize plant processes. You will coordinate with in-plant departments and Headquarters to deliver automation solutions and sustain operations.

Role requires 5+ years in manufacturing, strong problem-solving, and proficiency with robot systems and CAD tools. On-site work with some travel and relocation support available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve complex problems.
• Experience leading large and difficult continuous improvement projects autonomously.
• Knowledge of robotic systems or general programming.
• Proficiency in labor optimization tools and time study analysis.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or CAD/layout tools.
• Ability to work off-shift, weekends, or overtime.

Responsibilities

• Manage, plan, and execute large-scale manufacturing projects involving robotic cells, cobots, and material automation systems.
• Develop robust manufacturing systems and modify current systems to install and sustain automation.
• Evaluate feasibility, capability, and ROI via cycle time analysis and modeling data.
• Coordinate with Headquarters to develop business cases, SOWs, and SORs for new projects.
• Track milestones, timelines, and resource needs to align with business objectives.
• Partner with area leaders and HQ to develop interim and long-term execution plans.
• Participate in safety buyoff processes for new equipment and automation.
• Travel to equipment suppliers as needed to support runoff.
• Support automation installation including Start of Regular Production.
• Lead revisions to assembly line flow and build sequences to support automation.
• Lead workstation and equipment layout revisions for automation installation.
• Support workflow configurations within robotic cells and material pull systems.
• Assist in tool design, lift assist design, and material presentation design.
• Plan manual backup processes to meet production targets.
• Develop long-term automation sustainability plans and standard work.
• Design work operations to meet safety, ergonomic, quality, takt, and efficiency requirements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Complex problem solving

Autonomy in projects

Robotic systems knowledge

Labor optimization & time study

AutoCAD/layout tools

Off-shift/overtime readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

General Motors in Spring Hill, TN seeks a Project Industrial Engineer to drive manufacturing automation projects, lead complex improvements, and optimize plant processes. You will coordinate with in-plant departments and Headquarters to deliver automation solutions and sustain operations.

Role requires 5+ years in manufacturing, strong problem-solving, and proficiency with robot systems and CAD tools. On-site work with some travel and relocation support available.