Engineering Group Manager - Advanced Manufacturing & Automation Implementation

General Motors

Onsite
10+ years manufacturing engineering experience
Leading technical teams in assembly or powertrain
Proof-of-concept validation and gate 8-10 readiness
General Motors is seeking an Engineering Group Manager to lead the implementation of advanced manufacturing and automation technologies across its global facilities. The ideal candidate should possess extensive manufacturing experience and strong leadership skills to drive strategy and execution while ensuring operational readiness

Job Summary

  • This role leads the deployment of advanced automation technologies like AMRs and cobots across General Motors' global manufacturing facilities.
  • The successful candidate will own the strategy from proof of concept through launch, ensuring solutions are standardized, scalable, and operationally ready.
  • General Motors offers a rewarding career focused on well-being, inclusion, and meaningful change towards Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, and Zero Congestion.

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Match Score: 85

General Motors is seeking an Engineering Group Manager to lead the implementation of advanced manufacturing and automation technologies across its global facilities. The ideal candidate should possess extensive manufacturing experience and strong leadership skills to drive strategy and execution while ensuring operational readiness.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years manufacturing engineering experience
  • Leading technical teams in assembly or powertrain
  • Proof-of-concept validation and Gate 8-10 readiness
  • Standardized readiness checklists and data dashboards
  • Cross-functional collaboration with IT and Plant Operations

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in global matrixed environment
  • Ability to lead in ambiguous high-pressure environments
  • Supplier management and strategy execution skills
  • Strong communication for senior audiences
  • Master's degree in technical or managerial discipline

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years manufacturing experience
  • Strong background in assembly and/or powertrain
  • Demonstrated experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives
  • No immigration sponsorship required (US work authorization mandatory)

Work Rights

Must have US work authorization; no sponsorship provided

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