Installation Engineer (Automotive Manufacturing)

TL;DR

Installation Engineer (General Assembly): Lead in-plant project management and technical execution of industrial tooling, equipment, and conveyance system installations with an accent on safe, compliant, high-quality installations meeting manufacturing standards, timing, and cost objectives. Focus on generating technical solutions, overseeing suppliers and union trades, power-on debug, validation, cross-functional coordination, and continuous process improvements.

Location: Onsite at hirify.global Global Technical Center in Warren, Michigan. Expected to report full-time to specific location. Travel 50%+ required on frequent basis. No immigration sponsorship (H1-B, OPT, etc.).

Company

hirify.global, vision for Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, and Zero Congestion, leading change for a better, safer world.

What you will do

• Plan, manage, and execute installation activities for tooling, equipment cells, and conveyance systems in General Assembly.
• Develop Statements of Requirements, scopes of work, construction requirements, and engineering changes ensuring compliance with GM standards and safety codes.
• Provide technical direction to suppliers, oversee union trades, lead power-on, debug, and validation activities.
• Coordinate with ME Centers, plant personnel, suppliers, Controls, IE, Layout, Material, and GM Centers on execution, cost-reduction, and improvements.
• Develop and track project schedules, costs, manage finances, process payments, and report status to stakeholders.
• Maintain documentation, communicate risks and updates, stay current on technologies, and implement process improvements.

Requirements

• 3+ years experience with conveyor technologies and installation (preferred).
• 1+ years experience integrating tooling or equipment cells (preferred).
• Technical experience in industrial construction, project management, or equipment/tooling installation.
• Working knowledge of process engineering: plant layouts, construction codes, installation methods, manufacturing requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, AutoCAD or similar.
• Understanding of mechanical/electrical systems, controls/automation, robotic integration; knowledge of manufacturing domains (Press, Body Shop, GA, Paint, Propulsion).
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Construction/Safety Management, or equivalent.

Nice to have

• Journeyman’s Card with superintendent-level experience.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across functions, suppliers, plant leadership.
• Experience in union construction environments supervising trades.
• High analytical and problem-solving skills for complex challenges.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive workplace fostering belonging and development.
• Total Rewards from day one: well-being support at work and home.
• Relocation benefits may be eligible.
• Non-discriminatory employment practices.
• Accommodations for job seekers with disabilities.