Project Industrial Engineer

About the role

The Project Industrial Engineer is a systems-driven individual who is an integral part of daily and future manufacturing operations at Spring Hill GPS. This role focuses on eliminating waste of time, money, materials, person-hours, machine time, energy, and other resources that do not generate value. The engineer will lead complex automation projects, including collaborative robots, automated cells, and material automation, while developing system designs for plant processes impacted by these initiatives. Responsibilities include tracking project milestones, collaborating with Headquarters engineering groups, and working with in-plant departments, UAW team members, and third-party suppliers. Success requires independent judgment, critical thinking, and strong relationship-building skills in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage, plan, and execute large-scale manufacturing projects involving robotic cells, cobots, and material automation systems in collaboration with in-plant departments and Headquarters engineering groups.
• Develop robust manufacturing systems and modify current systems to support automation installation and sustainment.
• Evaluate project feasibility, capability, and ROI through cycle time analysis and data modeling for simulations.
• Coordinate with Headquarters engineering groups to develop business cases, Statements of Work (SOW), and Statements of Requirement (SOR) for new projects.
• Track project milestones, critical paths, escalations, manpower support requirements, and timelines to align with business objectives.
• Partner with area leaders and Headquarters engineering groups to develop strategic interim and long-term project execution plans.
• Participate in safety buyoff processes, including g-Risks and g-Comply, for new equipment and automation.
• Travel to equipment suppliers as needed to support the runoff process.
• Support the automation installation process, including Start of Regular Production (SORP).
• Lead revisions of assembly line flow and build sequence to support automation and rebalance projects according to the Engine Assembly Document (EAD).
• Revise workstation, equipment, and material storage layouts to accommodate automation installation.
• Support the configuration of automation workflows within robotic cells, material automation, and material pull systems.
• Support tool design, lift assist design, material packaging design, and material presentation design.
• Strategize manual backup processes to ensure production targets are met.
• Develop and execute long-term automation sustainability plans, including preventative maintenance, spare parts planning, and standardized work.
• Design work operations that meet safety, ergonomic, quality, takt, and efficiency requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve complex problems.
• Experience leading large and difficult continuous improvement projects with a high level of autonomy.
• Knowledge of robotic systems (robotic cells, cobots, or material automation) or general programming.
• Proficiency in labor optimization tools and time study analysis.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or computer-aided drafting and layout tools.
• Ability to work off-shift, weekends, or overtime to support project implementations as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in human factors engineering, safety engineering, or ergonomic analysis.
• Experience with Throughput Improvement Processes (TIP).
• Experience in data or statistical analysis.
• Experience working in a unionized manufacturing environment.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. This role is categorized as onsite, requiring full-time presence at a specific location. The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role and may be eligible for relocation benefits.

Benefits

From day one, GM supports your well-being at work and at home. Benefits include comprehensive Total Rewards resources to help you focus on your ambitions and personal growth.