Lead Manufacturing Automation Deployment Engineer
Core
Lead the launch and deployment of Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) and material automation solutions within manufacturing plants, serving as the link between GM, suppliers, and leadership to ensure systems are ready for production.
Role type
Lead Manufacturing Automation Deployment Engineer
Builds
AMR fleets and automated material handling systems for GM manufacturing plants
Domain
Automotive manufacturing / Industrial automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
AMR deployment, supplier coordination, program timing management, cross-functional partnership, troubleshooting integration issues, technical documentation, team leadership
Preferred skills
Fleet management, routing and charging strategy, lean material launch strategy, supplier management in launch environments, controls and robotics simulation, labor studies and material flow analysis
Technologies
AMRs, AFTs, ASRS, kitting/sequencing systems, manufacturing controls, robotics simulation
Responsibilities
Lead AMR deployments from planning through launch and stabilization, serve as primary interface with strategic suppliers, own program timing and risk reporting, partner across manufacturing and engineering functions, troubleshoot deployment issues, shape future automation plans, support documentation and mentor engineers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
