Deployment Manager - Autonomous Equipment

Engineering Group Manager Arc Deployment At Gm

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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.

The Role :

As Engineering Group Manager Arc Deployment at GM, you'll lead the rollout of Autonomous Mobile Equipment (AMEs) across manufacturing plants, driving innovation in automation and material movement. This high-impact role involves guiding teams through proof-of-concept to full deployment, collaborating with suppliers, technical experts, and plant leaders to enhance efficiency, safety, and sustainability. Ideal for a forward-thinking leader who thrives on solving complex challenges and transforming manufacturing through advanced technology.

What You Will Do :

• Lead end-to-end deployment of Autonomous Mobile Equipment (AMEs) across GM manufacturing sites
• Manage engineering teams and coordinate with IT, safety, and operations for seamless execution
• Oversee simulations, validations, and dry-runs to ensure system performance and scalability
• Collaborate with plant leadership to implement material movement automation from concept to shop floor
• Drive efficiency improvements through containerization, logistics, and supply chain innovation
• Manage vendor relationships for technical delivery, commissioning, and post-deployment support
• Support change management including workforce training, communication, and troubleshooting
• Monitor performance of deployed solutions and identify opportunities for optimization
• Ensure alignment with Center of Excellence (CoE) standards for AMR deployment and continuous improvement

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications) :

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications) :

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 onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis. 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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