Engineering Group Manager - Advanced Manufacturing & Automation Implementation

GM • Warren, MI

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Group Manager - Advanced Manufacturing & Automation Implementation leads the deployment of advanced automation technologies such as AMR, cobots, and related systems across GM's global manufacturing facilities. This role encompasses the entire lifecycle from strategy development to execution, including proof of concept through launch. The manager is responsible for ensuring that solutions are standardized, scalable, and operationally ready, while leading a high-performing team of manufacturing engineers. The position requires aligning strategy, funding, and plant execution for a specific manufacturing sector. Key activities include building and maintaining plant automation roadmaps, driving disciplined proof-of-concept validation and Gate 8–10 readiness, supporting plant implementations for stability and adoption, and acting as the primary escalation point for roadblocks. The manager will utilize dashboards and data to track performance, capture lessons learned to accelerate future deployments, and collaborate with various internal teams (Automation, R&D, ARC, CI, MO, Plant Operations, IT, PE, GA Execution, and Advanced Operations) to enhance safety, quality, and throughput.

Requirements

• 10+ years manufacturing experience with strong manufacturing engineering background in assembly and/or powertrain
• Demonstrated experience leading technical teams and complex cross-functional initiatives
• Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify complex technical topics for diverse and senior audiences

Nice To Haves

• Proven manufacturing engineering process knowledge and automotive industry experience
• Experience with launch, supplier management, and strategy execution in a global, matrixed environment
• Ability to lead in ambiguous, high-pressure environments and influence across functions and regions
• Master’s degree or higher in a technical or managerial discipline

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of engineers aligned to business objectives and KPIs
• Own sector-level plant plans for AMR, cobots, and emerging automation technologies
• Align funding and integrate automation initiatives into plant, program, and enterprise roadmaps
• Lead proof-of-concept and launch readiness activities, ensuring standard readiness criteria are met
• Define and maintain standardized readiness checklists, dashboards, and data-driven performance tracking
• Support implementation across plants, ensuring solution stability, user adoption, and sustained performance
• Serve as primary escalation point to remove execution barriers and maintain momentum
• Communicate strategy, status, risks, and outcomes to senior leadership and key stakeholders

Benefits

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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees