Sr. Automation Engineer
General Motors • Warren, MI • Posted June 08, 2026
About the Role
**Job Description**
**The Role**
The Sr. Automation Engineer is a recognized professional in supplier automation assessment and manufacturing optimization. This role leads strategic initiatives to evaluate and elevate supplier automation capabilities, with a focus on material handling, material flow, and integration with GM’s industrialization and sourcing strategies. The Engineer serves as a key interface between suppliers, Industrialization teams, Purchasing Program Management (PPM), Product Program Cost Optimization (PPCO) and direct purchasing, driving cross-functional alignment and execution. This position requires independent judgment, strategic thinking, and the ability to influence change across the organization.
**What You’ll Do**
+ Lead complex assessments of supplier automation maturity using GM-defined frameworks and advanced analytics.
+ Develop and implement automation maturity strategies that align with GM’s long-term operational goals.
**The Role**
The Sr. Automation Engineer is a recognized professional in supplier automation assessment and manufacturing optimization. This role leads strategic initiatives to evaluate and elevate supplier automation capabilities, with a focus on material handling, material flow, and integration with GM’s industrialization and sourcing strategies. The Engineer serves as a key interface between suppliers, Industrialization teams, Purchasing Program Management (PPM), Product Program Cost Optimization (PPCO) and direct purchasing, driving cross-functional alignment and execution. This position requires independent judgment, strategic thinking, and the ability to influence change across the organization.
**What You’ll Do**
+ Lead complex assessments of supplier automation maturity using GM-defined frameworks and advanced analytics.
+ Develop and implement automation maturity strategies that align with GM’s long-term operational goals.