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LAYIQ - Senior Execution Engineer – Material Flow & Robotics at General Motors

Lead the deployment of automation technologies, including AMRs, AFTs, ASRS, and kitting/sequencing systems, across manufacturing operations
Identify and evaluate automation opportunities in partnership with AMD Solutions Teams to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and strengthen material flow performance
Conduct labor studies using GMOS and partner with Assembly Plant Industrial Engineers to analyze indirect material movement and quantify automation impact
Define unit counts, routes, and commodity flow requirements based on operational and plant needs
Support layout reviews and process optimization through simulation, modeling, and data analysis
Collaborate with AMD Simulation and Solutions Teams from project purchase order through execution and launch
Design future-state material flow strategies and automation roadmaps aligned to plant and business objectives
Develop executable automation strategies with clear timing, cost, and implementation plans
Partner with Material Execution Leads, Manufacturing Innovation Teams, and Engineering Center Leads to drive continuous improvement initiatives
Work directly with strategic suppliers and plant partners to develop, implement, and scale automation solutions
Resolve deployment challenges related to containerization, logistics, and GPSC coordination to ensure successful execution
Perform feasibility studies, cost-benefit analyses, and ROI assessments for proposed automation projects
Collaborate with Product Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, IT, and other internal stakeholders to ensure seamless system integration
Develop and manage PMP plans, PCP assignments, JES/TIS revisions, and ULOC/DLOC and CMA documentation
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
5+ years of experience in automotive manufacturing, automation deployment, material flow engineering, or a related field
Hands-on experience deploying and integrating automation technologies such as: Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) with fleet management systems
Automated Fork Trucks (AFTs) with safety-rated navigation and control systems
Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS) with warehouse control software
Experience using labor analysis tools to conduct indirect labor studies and quantify the impact of automation on material movement within a plant
Experience with layout optimization and simulation tools such as AutoCAD, Siemens Tecnomatix, or FlexSim to evaluate and improve material flow paths
Working knowledge of PLC programming, robotic cell integration, and industrial communication protocols such as OPC UA, Modbus, and Ethernet/IP
Ability to develop and manage PMP plans, PCP assignments, and operational documentation, including JES/TIS revisions, ULOC/DLOC, and CMA coordination
Strong analytical skills with experience conducting feasibility studies, cost-benefit analyses, and ROI modeling for automation projects
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and resolve deployment issues involving material flow, containerization, and logistics
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Robotics, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience

Senior Execution Engineer – Material Flow & Robotics

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