Automation Engineer
Core
Lead strategic initiatives to evaluate and elevate supplier automation capabilities, focusing on material handling and flow optimization to support GM's industrialization and sourcing strategies.
Role type
Senior IC supplier automation engineer (strategy & assessment)
Builds
Supplier automation maturity models, evaluation frameworks, and strategic improvement plans
Domain
Automotive manufacturing + supplier development
Required skills
supplier automation assessment, material handling optimization, cross-functional leadership, strategic negotiation, data-driven insights, maturity model development
Preferred skills
Power BI, Excel, data modeling, Industry 4.0, digital manufacturing assessments, lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, robotics, PLCs, MES, WMS, ERP, project management, global manufacturing practices
Technologies
Power BI, Excel, robotics, PLCs, MES, WMS, ERP
Responsibilities
Lead complex assessments of supplier automation maturity using GM-defined frameworks; Develop and implement automation maturity strategies; Evaluate and optimize supplier material handling and material flow systems; Coordinate supplier automation-maturity assessments; Act as strategic liaison between suppliers and internal teams; Lead supplier engagement and negotiations; Present strategic recommendations to senior leadership; Own development of automation maturity model
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic influence