Press/ Automation Engineer

General Motors•Warren, MI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Press/ Automation Engineer specifies, procures, develops, integrates, and validates solutions for press and automation systems in stamping plants. The role performs complex mechanical systems design analysis and collaborates with cross-functional teams, controls engineering, and IT partners to establish system requirements. It analyzes existing system performance and identifies opportunities to improve accuracy, reliability, speed, and overall performance. The engineer leads root cause analysis and corrective actions, applies engineering principles to diagnose issues and improve stamping manufacturing processes, and troubleshoots press and automation equipment. The role also supports production staff training, maintains documentation for machine, equipment, and system design and implementation, and collaborates with engineering functions, suppliers, and plant personnel on cost reduction and manufacturing improvements. The position requires 50% domestic travel to client sites and follows a hybrid schedule of three days in the office and two days remote; the employee must be able to report to a local office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field of study.
Three years of experience as a Production Performance Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, or in a related occupation.
Three years of experience developing and maintaining machinery and equipment in manufacturing, including press and automation systems.
Three years of experience analyzing equipment and machine designs using engineering mechanics and manufacturing methods engineering.
Three years of experience applying engineering theory and principles to mechanical and electrical mechanisms, including mechanics, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
Three years of experience analyzing equipment and machinery performance to identify improvement opportunities using detailed, methodical problem-solving processes.
Three years of experience with root cause analysis and corrective actions based on problem-solving techniques.
Three years of experience with project management methodologies for managing budget constraints, varying production schedules, and OEM counterparts.
Three years of experience using CAD systems, including AutoCAD, Unigraphics, SOLIDWORKS, Teamcenter, and Teamcenter Visualization.
Three years of experience using Microsoft software, including MS Project.
Three years of experience coordinating design and construction activities.
Ability to travel domestically to client sites 50% of the time.
Ability to report to a local office under the hybrid work policy.

Responsibilities

Specify, procure, develop, integrate, and validate solutions for press and automation systems in stamping plants.
Perform complex design analysis of mechanical systems.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, controls engineering, and IT partners to establish requirements for associated systems.
Analyze existing system performance and identify areas to improve accuracy, reliability, speed, and overall performance.
Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions related to press and automation system findings.
Use engineering principles to diagnose issues, identify trends, and improve manufacturing processes in stamping operations.
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to press and automation systems and equipment.
Support training of production staff in operating and maintaining press and automation systems.
Maintain comprehensive documentation for machine, equipment, and system design, development, and implementation.
Work with engineering functions, suppliers, plant personnel, and others to implement cost reduction, methods, and manufacturing improvements.