Job Description
Job Description Sponsorship: GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. Work Arrangement: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the office four times per week or other frequency dictated by the business. What You'll Do 1. Robotics solution development and deployment Identify opportunities for new robotic applications across manufacturing shops. Build conceptual engineering solutions for robot-based deployment applications. Perform robotic simulation and support on-floor execution for deployment projects. Oversee robot configuration and application across processes including welding, material handling, dispensing, and other manufacturing operations. Select the most suitable robot model based on process requirements, payload, and cycle time targets. Coordinate with process suppliers for special applications such as roller hemming, laser welding, clinching, and other advanced manufacturing processes. 2. In-house engineering capability Work with stakeholders to develop in-house engineering solutions for a wide range of robot applications, including collaborative robots. Recommend and implement improvements that reduce shop-floor execution time and improve overall project efficiency. Contribute to the development and maintenance of engineering standards, templates, e-tools, and best practices. Drive deployment of standard methods and tools across new projects. 3. Technology development and innovation Drive development, testing, and implementation of new technologies in robotic applications. Explore and enable immersive technologies such as VR, AR, and MR where they create business value and competitive advantage. Promote innovation by evaluating emerging technologies and applying them to manufacturing use cases. 4. Project and resource management Review work scope, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements for assigned projects. Allocate resources, monitor execution progress, and manage project communications. Track scope, issues, risks, and schedules, and drive issues to closure. Coordinate project timing and schedules with the body shop team and other key stakeholders. Seek customer feedback, evaluate it, and implement changes as appropriate. 5. Simulation, programming, and technical approval Review and approve robot simulation models and offline programming developed for project execution. Coordinate with robot programming agencies to support successful project delivery. Train and align robot programming agencies on GM standards and technical requirements. Conduct buy-off and provide final approval of robot programs delivered by external programming agencies. Approve robotic cells for shipment after successful pre-installation validation at the jig maker’s site. 6. Cross-functional integration Work closely with controls teams to ensure proper integration and interfacing of robots with control systems. Collaborate with manufacturing, supplier, and engineering teams to ensure end-to-end execution readiness. Partner with global GM teams and other business units for execution of global projects. Represent VE Body in relevant forums, global councils, and technical team meetings. 7. Quality, process excellence, and continuous improvement Drive process excellence metrics including first-time quality and on-time delivery through standardized work. Perform root cause analysis to resolve technical and process-related issues. Capture and share lessons learned with the team, product interface teams, pre-production operations, shopfloor engineers, and VE counterparts across regions. Drive continuous process improvement within the team to improve capability, execution speed, and quality. 8. Communication and reporting Communicate project status clearly through project meetings, milestone reviews, and status reports. Ensure all stakeholders remain informed on project progress, risks, decisions, and changes. Report out team accomplishments in the appropriate business and technical forums. Expected outcomes Robust and scalable robotic solutions deployed across shops Improved project execution efficiency and reduced shop-floor implementation time. High-quality simulation and programming deliverables with minimal downstream issues. Strong alignment with GM standards, customer expectations, and global best practices. Continued advancement of robotics capability through innovation and standardization.
