Vaa Automation Project Lead

General Motors Australia & New Zealand

Warren, United States
Hybrid
Value-added assembly automation strategy
Automation assembly systems development
Cross-functional initiative leadership
This role leads ideation, development and deployment of fully automated systems to assemble interior and/or chassis components into VAA sub-assemblies

Job Summary

  • This role leads ideation, development and deployment of fully automated systems to assemble interior and/or chassis components into VAA sub-assemblies.
  • The engineer will interface with Value-Added Suppliers to connect Automation & Integration Suppliers, Industrialization, Product Engineering, Manufacturing, and GPSC M&E Purchasing to drive cross-functional alignment and execution of all projects.
  • GM believes we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture.

Matching Summary

This role leads ideation, development and deployment of fully automated systems to assemble interior and/or chassis components into VAA sub-assemblies.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Value-Added Assembly automation strategy
  • automation assembly systems development
  • cross-functional initiative leadership
  • strategic recommendations to senior leadership
  • interface with suppliers and internal teams

Nice-to-have

  • global manufacturing practices familiarity
  • lean manufacturing and Six Sigma exposure
  • mentoring and developing technical talent
  • advanced analytical skills
  • smart manufacturing systems knowledge

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • 2+ years of engineering/manufacturing/automation experience
  • Ability to travel domestically up to 50%
  • Strong understanding of design release and vehicle build process

Work Rights

Not specified

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