Automation Supervisor

TL;DR

Automation Supervisor (Manufacturing Controls): Lead a team of controls and vision engineers responsible for planning, designing, integrating, and supporting automated production systems with an accent on end-to-end project leadership, safety compliance, and cross-functional collaboration. Focus on procuring and launching automation equipment, diagnosing process deficiencies, and driving uptime, throughput, and quality improvements.

Location: Hybrid in Warren, Michigan – expected to report to specific location at least 3 times a week; up to 50% travel (domestic/international); no immigration sponsorship; no relocation benefits.

Salary: $126,300 - $174,700

Company

hirify.global redefines mobility through human-centered design of vehicles and experiences, aiming for safer, smarter, connected transportation with zero crashes, emissions, and congestion.

What you will do

• Lead and develop controls/vision engineering team, including project assignments, coaching, performance feedback, and career development.
• Prioritize workload for multiple concurrent automation projects and provide end-to-end leadership from requirements to launch.
• Own procurement and launch of automation equipment, including RFQs, vendor reviews, runoffs, and buyoffs.
• Partner with product, plant, manufacturing engineering, and OEMs to align solutions and launch products.
• Diagnose manufacturing process issues using data-driven problem-solving to improve uptime, throughput, and quality.
• Maintain relationships with leadership and vendors, stay current on technologies like PLCs, robots, and vision systems, and ensure safety compliance.

Requirements

• 10–15 years in manufacturing engineering/automation with complex automated systems.
• 5+ years leading large end-to-end automation projects (specification, procurement, integration, launch, debug).
• Demonstrated people leadership (goal setting, coaching, performance reviews).
• Strong project management for cross-functional teams and vendors.
• Proven safety/risk management experience (risk assessments, LOTO, safeguarding).
• Automotive manufacturing experience in plant-floor automation/launches.
• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or related; ability to work in plant environments.

Nice to have

• 7+ years leading complex controls projects and production launches.
• Direct plant commissioning/debug experience.
• Expertise in GM controls standards (GCCH, GCCS, etc.) and robotics/vision (Fanuc, Cognex, Rockwell/Siemens).
• Experience mentoring engineers on GM standards.
• Managing greenfield/brownfield projects in vehicle manufacturing.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life insurance, sickness/accident coverage.
• Retirement savings, paid vacation/holidays, tuition assistance, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts.
• Incentive pay based on company, job level, and individual performance.
• Focus on inclusion, belonging, and driving meaningful change.
• Support for well-being at work and home from day one.