Controls Engineering Group Manager - Global Manufacturing Engineering

Job Description

Work Arrangement

Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Warren three times per week at minimum.

The Role

The automotive industry is likely to change more in the next 5 years than it has in the last 50 and we are at the heart of that change. If you are innovative creative enjoy working with the latest technologies and thrive in a fast paced team orientated environment here is your chance to make a career of it.

The Controls Engineering Group Manager is responsible for leading and supporting the multiple programs at multiple sites. Responsibilities include managing individual project workload as well as leading project teams across multiple organizations and levels. Work is performed in a team environment where you will have daily interactions with product engineering plant engineering other manufacturing engineers and a multitude of others to successfully launch new products. You will be working in multiple environments central engineering plant environment and OEM where a considerable amount of creativity and initiative is exercised as well as a high level of independent judgment. You will also drive innovation through digitization AI and machine learning. This role will focus on leveraging advanced technologies to streamline processes enhance datadriven decisionmaking and deliver transformative business insights.

What Youll Do

• Prioritization of workload to enable employees to accomplish all responsibilities

• Project management for large projects for GM

• Procure/launch new and major programs for controls engineering

• Maintain working contacts with vendors GM IT other internal engineering disciplines and management at plant and headquarters

• Diagnose and correct deficiencies in manufacturing processes

• Stay abreast of new controls technology including robotics machine vision computer graphics and computer controls (CNC PLC PC HMI networks)

• Lead/Participate in safety gRisk activities with cross functional group

• Support deployment of best common systems and methods as defined in the PT Global Controls Bill of Process

• Continuously improve quality cost responsiveness & safety

• Providing technical direction to and oversight of outside vendor sources

• Providing technical direction to and coordination of less experienced controls engineers

• Perform People Leader responsibilities for direct reports including but not limited to:

  • CAP goal setting midyear and yearend reviews

  • Managing results and evaluating/coaching individual performance

  • Compensation planning and communication

  • Training and development planning

• Support manager with general administrative tasks such as managing budget targets approving travel requests expense reports PTAS and purchasing request & planning vacation schedules

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• 8 years of experience with Fanuc Robots Matrox/Cognex cameras Rockwell Automation or Siemens PLC and HMIs

• Bachelors degree in electrical engineering or a related discipline

• Strong technical knowledge in controls engineering

• Proven ability to implement lean manufacturing principles

• Demonstrated project management skills with a high level of autonomy and accountability for results

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience in people leadership either as a Supervisor or Manager

• Experience in launch and/or plant operations.

• Knowledge of GM controls standards with the ability to implement and teach them.

• Familiarity with digital transformation initiatives process automation and data analytics platforms (e.g. Power BI Tableau).

• Strong understanding of AI/ML tools and frameworks.

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.

Why Join Us

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. 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. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals dependent on role needs. Every day we want every employee no matter their background ethnicity preferences or location to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes the following benefits in addition to many others:
Paid time off including vacation days holidays and parental leave for mothers fathers and adoptive parents;
Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive) dental vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
Discount on GM vehicles for you your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional personal educational or volunteer opportunities.GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

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