General Motors

Senior Implementation Engineer - Advanced Manufacturing

General Motors$100K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in project management within the automotive industry
  • Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
  • Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies
  • Exceptional communication and negotiation skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead project initiatives from concept to completion
  • Collaborate with engineering and design teams to ensure project alignment
  • Facilitate effective communication among stakeholders
  • Monitor project timelines and manage deliverables
  • Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance package
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
  • Generous paid time off policy
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Access to employee wellness programs
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Senior Implementation Engineer - Advanced Manufacturing Development & Deployment will lead the execution and implementation support of advanced automation solutions across GM's global manufacturing footprint. This role ensures that strategy, funding, and execution are tightly aligned so plants are operationally ready and able to sustain high performance from proof of concept through Gate 8-10 implementation.

You will work hands-on with plant teams and cross-functional partners to remove technical and execution barriers, standardize launch practices, and enable scalable, repeatable automation that improves safety, quality, and throughput.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide technical implementation support for AMRs, cobots, and other emerging automation technologies across assigned plants or manufacturing sectors.
  • Support development and execution of plant automation plans, ensuring alignment with enterprise strategy, funding, and plant priorities.
  • Contribute to funding alignment by defining technical scope, timing, and cost inputs for automation initiatives.
  • Support proof-of-concept activities through disciplined execution, data collection, and readiness assessments.
  • Execute and maintain standardized readiness requirements, dashboards, and data-driven performance tracking to monitor implementation health.
  • Support Gate 8-10 implementation activities, ensuring launch readiness, plant stability, and adoption.
  • Work directly with plant teams to support installation, commissioning, trials, and ramp-up activities.
  • Identify and escalate execution risks and roadblocks, partnering with cross-functional teams to drive timely resolution.
  • Capture, document, and deploy lessons learned to continually improve future deployments.
  • Communicate technical status, risks, and progress clearly to stakeholders and leadership.
  • Coordinate with suppliers and internal partners to ensure alignment on scope, timing, and execution expectations.


Cross-Functional Collaboration

You will operate in a highly collaborative environment, working closely with Manufacturing, Automation, Process Engineering, R&D, ARC, CI, MO, Plant Operations, IT, PE, GA Execution, and Advanced Operations to reduce risk, improve operational performance, and ensure consistent, high-quality outcomes across GM facilities.

Basic Qualifications
  • 5+ years of manufacturing experience, with a strong focus on manufacturing engineering in assembly or powertrain.
  • Experience supporting automation implementation, including AMRs, cobots, or other automated systems.
  • Strong technical communication skills, with the ability to explain complex topics to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, take ownership of execution tasks, and deliver results in fast-paced environments.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Strong manufacturing engineering process knowledge.
  • Automotive industry experience.
  • Experience supporting launches, working with suppliers, and executing automation strategies.
  • Ability to operate effectively in cross-functional, global, and high-pressure environments.
  • Master's degree or higher in a technical discipline.
GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc).This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis.The selected candidate will be required to travel at least 50% or more on a frequent basis.This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

About General Motors

General Motors Company engages in the manufacture and sale of cars and trucks in the United States, China, Brazil, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Italy. It offers sedans, crossovers, sport utility vehicles, pick-up trucks, coupes, sports/convertibles and hybrid vehicles, hatchbacks/wagons, and vans, as well as mini cars in India. The company also provides parts and accessories, such as iPod and MP3 compatibility, mobility accessories, performance parts, AC parts and services, and merchandise. In addition, it offers vehicle safety, security, and information services. The company provides used vehicles. It offers its products through dealers and distributors. General Motors Company was formerly known as NGMCO, Inc. and changed its name to General Motors Company in July 2009. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Detroit, Michigan. It operates manufacturing facilities in India, the United States, and Canada. General Motors Company operates as a subsidiary of the United States Department of The Treasury. General Motors led global vehicle sales for 77 consecutive years from 1931 through 2007, longer than any other automaker, and is currently among the world's largest automakers by vehicle unit sales. General Motors acts in most countries outside the USA via wholly-owned subsidiaries but operates in China through 10 joint ventures. GM's OnStar subsidiary provides vehicle safety, security, and information services. In 2009, General Motors shed several brands, closing Saturn, Pontiac, and Hummer, and emerged from a government-backed Chapter 11 reorganization. In 2010, GM made an initial public offering IPOs to date and returned to profitability later that year.

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157,000 employees
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Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
-3.2%
Revenue
$122.4 billion
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