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Job Location:
Warren, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
11 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
Work Arrangement
This position is categorized ashybrid. The successful candidate is expected to report to a GM facility at leastthree days per week.
The Role
TheAutomated Material Movement Engineerprepares stamping plants for the launch and integration of automated material movement technologies such asAFTs (automated fork trucks) AMRs (autonomous mobile robots) AGVs (automated guided vehicles) ARSs (autorackingsystems) and ASRSs (automated storage and retrieval systems).
You will work within a centralizedManufacturing Engineeringteam exercising innovation initiative and independent this role you will:
Lead automated material movement initiatives across all affected areas of the stamping plants includingprocesses people equipment facilities and funding.
Collaborate closely withBody Shop Stamping Plants Equipment teams Containers and ARCteams.
Coordinate across multiple groups to align responsibilities ensure effective communication and drive program success.
Justify obtain and manage funding for top-priority projects.
This role works autonomously with periodic guidance from leadership and has a significant impact on how stamping plants deploy andoptimizeautomated material movement.
WhatYoullDo
Lead implementation:Identify prioritize and drive closure of open issues related to the implementation of autonomous equipment in stamping.
Support deployments:Enable successful deployment of automated systems through structured problem-solving cross-functional communication and removal of roadblocks.
Optimizeoperations:Lead optimization of stamping plants in support ofheadcount reduction initiativesthrough automated material movement opportunities.
Manage funding and timing:Plan and manage funding and schedules for plant activities that support autonomous equipment deployments (AFTs AGVs ARSs ASRSs etc.).
Engage plants directly:Regularly travel to stamping facilities to meet with leadership review progress and support automated material movement deployments.
Define standards:Develop standards and specifications for equipment containers and processes used in autonomous material movement.
Leverage lessons learned:Collaborate with suppliers plant personnel Body Shop counterparts ARC teams and others to capture and apply lessons learned.
Benchmark andinnovate:Investigatenew technologiesand benchmark internally and externally to implement best practices for automated material movement in stamping.
Manage multiple initiatives:Handle multiple assignments and deployments concurrently whilemaintainingquality and timing.
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
Bachelors degreein Engineeringora relatedfield.
Outstanding interpersonal and relationship management skillswith a demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
Experience with autonomous material movement equipmentfor headcount reduction
Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to clearly explain complex technical topics to a broad audience.
Ability to work in ambiguity take initiative andoperatein alargely self-directedmanner.
Experience coordinating material movement equipment deployments preferably in automotive manufacturing facilities including managingbudget constraintsandvarying production schedules.
What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
Work experience insheet metal stamping manufacturingor similar manufacturing environments.
Masters degree(technical discipline or MBA).
Broadermanufacturing experiencebeyond a single area or plant.
Understanding ofGM Financial processesandGM Financial investment classifications
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