Senior Installation Execution Engineer - General Assembly Tooling & Conveyor

General Motors of Canada; Warren (MI); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An automotive manufacturing leader is seeking a Senior Execution Engineer in Warren, MI. This role involves project management for industrial tooling and equipment at assembly sites, ensuring adherence to safety and installation standards. Requires a technical degree, experience in construction management, and strong communication skills. Competitive benefits and hybrid working model offered.

Benefits

Relocation benefits may be available

Health and wellness resources

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience with union construction industry.
• Proficient in operational methods and conveyor technologies.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Generates technical solutions for vehicle programs.
• Provides technical leadership for suppliers.
• Develops installation scope of work.

Skills

Technical Degree in Construction Management or equivalent experience

Technical Degree in Safety Management or equivalent experience

3+ years in integration/installation of conveyor systems

Strong oral and written communication skills

Analytical ability for unusual and difficult problems

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Project

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

A Senior Execution Engineer is responsible for in-plant Project Management of installation activities for industrial tooling, equipment, and conveyance systems in the General Assembly. This engineer may be assigned to lead or support a vehicle program or project at one of GM’s assembly sites in the United States or Canada. Responsibilities include oversight of union trades workers adhering to a safety program, development of the statement of requirements, financial management, scheduling and timing of deliverables and onsite labor, and ensuring correct installation methods to documented standards. This engineer may participate in activities across all ME Centers (Body, Paint and General Assembly).

Creativity, innovation, and initiative are key characteristics of this position. Installation suppliers will work directly for this engineer, and the engineer will be directly responsible for all aspects of their work. The engineer may have independent work tasks and lead or participate in vehicle launch teams.

Required Specific Qualifications

• Technical Degree in Construction Management or equivalent experience
• Technical Degree in Safety Management or equivalent experience
• Applicable Journeyman’s Card with Superintendent Experience
• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent experience

Common Preferred Qualifications

• Technical knowledge and ability in process engineering disciplines (plant layouts, process requirements, local codes, and construction techniques)
• High level of working capability with conveyor technologies and operational methods
• 3+ years in integration/installation of conveyor systems
• 3+ years in integration of tooling or equipment cells
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated technical and professional skills
• Interpersonal skills to work effectively with business partners to meet mutual goals
• Understanding of engineering theory and principles of operation of mechanical/electrical systems
• Analytical ability for unusual and difficult problems
• Ability to work independently and in a team with diverse organizations
• Knowledge of the union construction industry
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Project, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to use AutoCAD or understanding of similar drawing software
• Knowledge of Press Shops, Body Shop, General Assembly, Paint Processes and Global Propulsion systems
• Knowledge of controls automation and robotic systems

Common Job Tasks

• Generates technical solutions for current, new and major vehicle programs
• Provides technical leadership for the supplier
• Estimates the value of the work
• Develops engineering designs (including subsystems)
• Implements engineering changes
• Defines construction requirements
• Develops installation scope of work
• Solves engineering-related problems and manages implementation
• Works with engineering functions, suppliers, plant personnel and others to implement cost reduction, methods and product improvements, and to support build programs
• Communicates information to and from internal and external customer organizations
• Coordinates with departments outside engineering, such as manufacturing, GM Centers, IE, Layout team and Material
• Stays abreast of new technology and competitive products
• Develops and tracks progress to schedule
• Manages project spending and payment to suppliers
• Owns power on and supports debug and validation at site
• Travels as required
• Ability for extended durations of travel as required in United States and Canada
• Ability to support all shifts and holidays
• Location: Warren, MI – however, ability to execute installation at sites may be required

Location and Travel

Hybrid role. The selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week and will travel regularly (25–50%). Some relocation benefits may be available.

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