Lead Automation Engineer (Industrial Automation)

Location: Flint, Michigan, United States; onsite at Flint Assembly on a full-time basis. The role may require overtime and off-shift production support.

Company

hirify.global develops automotive products and works toward zero crashes, zero emissions, and zero congestion.

What you will do

• Lead process engineering functions and provide direct leadership to Process Engineers and paint technicians across a three-shift manufacturing operation.
• Own technical standards, equipment, and processes across Pre-Treat, E-Coat, Sealer Automation, Prime, and Topcoat areas.
• Lead troubleshooting, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and process improvements for paint-related defects.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance and optimize the Throughput Improvement Process to improve production efficiency, quality, and equipment uptime.
• Manage ISO 9001 documentation, process controls, audit readiness, gauge calibration tracking, and Business Plan Deployment activities.
• Own new color launches, paint-related programs, special trials, pilot builds, experimental process changes, OPEX initiatives, cost reduction, and productivity improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience with industrial automation or controls systems.

Nice to have

• Proficiency with industrial networking protocols including Profibus, ProfiNet, TCP/IP, and EtherNetIP.
• Experience with Siemens TIA Portal and Rockwell FactoryTalk View HMI systems.
• Experience with Rockwell ControlLogix and/or Siemens 300 PLC families.
• Fanuc robotic experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy.
• Benefits and total rewards support employee well-being at work and at home.
• Inclusive workplace focused on belonging, equal opportunity, and employee development.
• Applicants may be required to complete role-related assessments and/or pre-employment screening.

Hiring process

• Role-related assessments and/or pre-employment screening may be required before employment.
• GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role, including H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, or J-1 sponsorship and other immigration support.