Senior Manufacturing Execution Engineer - General Assembly Automation
4 days ago• East Lansing, MI
Description
Work Arrangement
Onsite - This role requires the employee to be onsite on a regular basis. The primary work location will be Lansing Delta Township with domestical travel required as needed up to 50%.
The Role
The Senior Manufacturing Execution Engineer - General Assembly Automation will lead optimization and automation initiatives across General Assembly (GA) operations at multiple vehicle assembly sites. This role is pivotal in designing, building, and commissioning state-of-the-art automation projects that drive efficiency, reduce Manufacturing Cost Per Unit (MCPU), and support GM's vision of the factory of the future. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Quality, and Maintenance to deliver lean, scalable solutions. This position requires a high level of independent judgment and technical leadership across centralized engineering and plant environments.
What You'll Do
- Define product and manufacturing requirements including tooling, automation, workstation setup, and facility layout.
- Analyze and optimize material flow for future movement strategies.
- Develop interfaces and common tooling/process standards across departments.
- Provide technical direction and oversight to vendors and plant/product teams.
- Lead design, integration, installation, launch, and continuous improvement of automation equipment.
- Coordinate automation projects and integration activities with plant CI leads and ME/IE teams.
- Conduct project plan reviews with production management and ensure contractual compliance.
- Support manufacturing and maintenance teams with technical guidance and issue resolution.
- Manage project timing, resources, budgets, and reporting (scorecards, one-pagers, meeting minutes).
- Drive performance integration and engineering deliverables for program execution and quality readiness.
- Lead vehicle launch activities and serve as engineering interface to plant operations.
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Additional Description
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
- 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience.
- 3+ years of experience in scoping, designing, integrating, and commissioning automation projects.
- Demonstrated expertise in collecting, interpreting, and visualizing complex manufacturing data to identify inefficiencies, root causes, and improvement opportunities.
- Proven ability developing data-driven solutions to unusual and difficult problems, including process bottlenecks, equipment failures, and optimization challenges.
- Thorough understanding of manufacturing processes, tooling, equipment, and launch methodologies.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience.
- Willingness to travel up to 50% within the U.S. based on project phases.
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
- Background in unionized manufacturing operations.
- Expertise in general assembly tooling automation and concepts.
- In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes and their relationship to launch and vehicle development.
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This position may be eligible for relocation benefits.
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Client-provided location(s): East Lansing, MI
Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202513229
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-08-08T04:31:50
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Casual Dress
- Happy Hours
- On-Site Cafeteria
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Stock Purchase Program
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Woman founded/led
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
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