Senior Execution Engineer (Material Flow & Robotics Deployment)

Location: Onsite in Lansing or Warren, Michigan, United States; full-time attendance at a specific location required. Regular travel of 25–50% is required. Relocation benefits may be available under company policy.

Company

hirify.global develops vehicles, battery systems, intelligent software, safety features, and manufacturing technologies for the transportation industry.

What you will do

• Lead deployment of AMRs, AFTs, ASRS, and advanced kitting and sequencing systems across manufacturing operations.
• Identify automation opportunities and define material flow strategies, routes, unit counts, roadmaps, timing, costs, and implementation plans.
• Conduct labor studies, feasibility analyses, cost-benefit analyses, and ROI assessments to quantify automation impact.
• Support layout reviews, process optimization, simulation, modeling, and data analysis for material flow systems.
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, plant teams, IT, suppliers, system integrators, and internal stakeholders from purchase order through launch.
• Manage PMP plans, PCP assignments, operational documentation, JES/TIS revisions, ULOC/DLOC, and CMA coordination while resolving logistics and deployment issues.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in automotive manufacturing, automation deployment, material flow engineering, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience deploying AMRs with fleet management systems, AFTs with safety-rated navigation and control systems, and ASRS with warehouse control software.
• Experience with labor analysis, layout optimization, and simulation tools such as AutoCAD, Siemens Tecnomatix, or FlexSim.
• Working knowledge of PLC programming, robotic cell integration, and OPC UA, Modbus, and Ethernet/IP.
• Experience developing automation documentation, feasibility studies, cost-benefit analyses, ROI models, and cross-functional deployment plans.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Robotics, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.

Nice to have

• Experience with digital twins, virtual commissioning, Factory of the Future concepts, AI-driven material flow, predictive analytics, or smart warehousing.
• Experience with unionized manufacturing launch planning, safety integration, and ergonomic assessments.
• Knowledge of ANSI/RIA R15.06 and ISO 10218 robotic safety standards.
• Experience with external automation vendors, system integrators, Power BI, or Tableau.

Culture & Benefits

• Onsite work at a designated Michigan location with regular travel.
• GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role.
• Relocation benefits may be available for qualifying candidates under company policy.
• Benefits support employee well-being at work and at home.
• Inclusive workplace focused on safety, belonging, and meaningful change in transportation.

Hiring process

• Role-related assessments and pre-employment screening may be required where applicable.