Automation Engineer Stamping

Job Description

The Role :

Were looking for a motivated Automation Engineer to join our Stamping team focused on press and automation this role youll work independently with occasional guidance applying your expertise in equipment tooling and process flow to optimize production.

Youll collaborate daily with cross-functional teams to solve problems and drive continuous improvement. Projects will support global manufacturing initiatives with an emphasis on automation and integrating new technologies into stamping operations.

This role involves defining requirements designing and testing solutions and may include providing technical direction to other engineers or support staff. Creativity initiative and sound judgment are key to success here.

Travel could be up to 50%. This role will support facility that runs 3 shifts a day and weekend / holiday work may be required to support production or press breakdown recovery.

What Youll Do : Automation & Systems

Collaborate with teams and suppliers to improve or develop press automation for blank handling cleaning lube conveyance transfer AGVs racking inspection cranes.

Engineering

Build business cases

Analyze mechanical designs

Define system / control requirements

Improve press metrics (e.g. strokes / hr Line transition times etc.)

Maintenance

Manage spare parts

Lead preventive maintenance

Projects

Define requirements & test plans

Estimate costs & timelines

Design new / or modify existing systems

Support install debug startup

Travel to shops / plants as needed

Track project timelines and report to management

Quality & Safety

Review drawings for specs quality and maintainability

Coordinate field changes and documentation

Attend contractor / plant meetings for alignment

Ensure contractor compliance with GM safety standards

Improvement & Collaboration

Drive cost / process improvements

Stay updated on tech

Work across teams (IT manufacturing)

Your Skill & Abilities :

Experience in manufacturing manufacturing engineering or general engineering

Hands-on knowledge of press systems press automation and factory automation

3 years in stamping body shop or general assembly operations

Strong interpersonal skills; able to collaborate across all organizational levels

Clear written and verbal communicator; able to simplify complex topics

Team-oriented with a growth mindset; thrives in fast-paced environments

High integrity; proactive and comfortable with ambiguity

Solid grasp of mechanical / electrical systems (mechanics hydraulics pneumatics)

Knowledge of engineering mechanics and manufacturing methods

Experience designing fabricating and installing press / automation systems

Skilled in coordinating design and construction preferably in automotive settings

Proven technical and professional expertise in relevant areas

Familiar with project management practices; able to manage budgets and schedules

Proficient in Microsoft tools including MS Project

Skilled in CAD tools (AutoCAD Unigraphics SOLIDWORKS Teamcenter etc.)

Preferred Qualifications and Experience :

10-15 years experience in manufacturing manufacturing engineering or engineering

Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree (Mechanical Electrical and / or Computer Manufacturing Systems Engineering or Computer Science)

Experience in related STEM (Science Technology Engineering Mathematics) field

Preferred alternative Applicable Journeymens Card or related manufacturing experience

• 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. This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1