Technical Lead Paint Auto Finesse

Job Description

At General Motors our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen but to be felt. Were turning todays impossible into tomorrows standardfrom breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design intelligent software and next-generation safety and entertainment features.

Every day our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer smarter and more connected shaping the future of transportation on a global scale.

We are seeking a Technical Lead to lead the design installation and launch of Automated Defect Detection and Automated Finesse systems across GM paint shops.

In this role you will own the full project lifecycle from early process studies and Statement of Requirements (SOR) development through G-Risk mod builds installation commissioning and launch. Early in the role you will spend significant time at GM plants and supplier locations learning the systems and supporting launches. Over time the role transitions to a more balanced mix of office-based work and plant support.

You will also help troubleshoot and improve existing systems partnering closely with plant teams suppliers resident engineers and execution teams to deliver reliable high-performing solutions that improve paint quality and repair efficiency.

What Youll Do

• Lead Automated Defect Detection and Automated Finesse projects for new paint shops from early concept and process studies through installation commissioning and launch

• Define system requirements develop SORs and support sourcing and supplier selection

• Partner with plant teams and suppliers to ensure systems achieve quality safety and performance targets

• Support resident engineers and execution teams with implementation of Automated Finesse and Automated Defect Detection systems in existing paint shops

• Troubleshoot technical issues on existing installations and work with plant teams to identify root causes and prevent repeat failures

• Lead continuous improvement efforts to increase uptime quality and repair efficiency

• Collect and analyze plant and trial data to identify gaps trends and improvement opportunities

• Coordinate with suppliers on new technologies testing and validation activities

• Travel to plants and supplier sites to support installations trials launch activities and problem-solving

• Identify opportunities to expand Automated Finesse capabilities and improve defect detection and repair performance

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or a related technical field

• Strong understanding of manufacturing systems preferably in paint operations automation or both

• Experience leading technical projects from concept through launch

• Demonstrated ability to take ownership and work independently with limited direction

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in a manufacturing or plant environment

• Comfortable working hands-on with equipment robots and production systems

• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with plant teams suppliers and cross-functional partners

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Willingness to travel to plants and supplier sites as needed; travel is expected to be higher during the first year while learning the systems then approximately 25% thereafter

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with automated defect detection robotic repair or similar advanced paint technologies

• Experience with AI-based systems used to train and identify defects

• Background working with vision systems robotics or automation in a manufacturing environment

• Experience supporting or developing new technology through trials testing and validation

• Familiarity with paint shop processes defect detection and paint surface quality

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