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General Motors
Warren, Michigan, United States of America; GM Global Technical Center - Cole Engineering Center Tower
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Job Description
The Sr. Automation Engineer is a recognized professional in supplier automation assessment and manufacturing optimization. This role leads strategic initiatives to evaluate and elevate supplier automation capabilities, with a focus on material handling, material flow, and integration with GM’s industrialization and sourcing strategies.
The Engineer serves as a key interface between suppliers, Industrialization teams, Purchasing Program Management (PPM), Product Program Cost Optimization (PPCO) and direct purchasing, driving cross-functional alignment and execution. This position requires independent judgment, strategic thinking, and the ability to influence change across the organization.
5+ years of experience in manufacturing, automation systems, industrial engineering, supplier development, value chain engineering, supply chain, or purchasing.
Experience with automation maturity models, Industry 4.0, or digital manufacturing assessments.
Exposure to lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
Working knowledge of automation technologies including robotics, PLCs, MES, and smart manufacturing systems, with exposure to WMS and ERP environments.
Project management experience in cross-functional or supplier-facing roles.
Experience in purchasing or purchasing program management, including supplier negotiations and sourcing strategies.
Experience in mentoring and developing talent within technical teams.
Familiarity with global manufacturing practices and automation trends.


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 hybrid.
This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.

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.

 About GM
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
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