Press/Automation Engineer (Automotive)

Location: Hybrid in Warren, Michigan; onsite at least 3 days per week, with regular travel to manufacturing sites in North America.

No salary information provided.

Company

hirify.global develops vehicles and mobility technologies spanning hardware, battery systems, software, safety, and entertainment.

What you will do

• Specify, procure, develop, integrate, and validate press and automation systems for stamping plants.
• Perform complex design analysis of mechanical systems and evaluate system performance, accuracy, reliability, and speed.
• Coordinate with controls engineering, IT, suppliers, plant personnel, and other cross-functional partners to define requirements and deliver engineering projects.
• Lead root cause analysis, corrective actions, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement for press and automation equipment.
• Support production staff training and maintain documentation for machine, equipment, and system design and implementation.
• Provide technical direction to engineers and engineering support personnel and contribute to cost reduction and manufacturing improvements.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience developing and maintaining manufacturing machinery and equipment, preferably press and automation systems in stamping.
• Knowledge of mechanics, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical mechanisms, engineering theory, and manufacturing methods.
• Experience coordinating design and construction activities, preferably in automotive manufacturing facilities.
• Experience with project management methodologies, budgets, production schedules, and OEM counterparts.
• Experience with Microsoft software, including MS Project, and CAD systems such as AutoCAD, Unigraphics, SOLIDWORKS, or Teamcenter.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, computer, manufacturing systems engineering, or computer science, or equivalent experience.

Nice to have

• 5+ years of experience with machinery and equipment in stamping, body shop, or general assembly operations.
• Hands-on experience developing, operating, and troubleshooting press and automation equipment or industrial machinery.
• Experience with Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps, Copilot, or LLMs in engineering workflows.
• 2–5 years of experience in VR development, simulation, or interactive 3D applications.
• Master’s degree or related STEM experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement with regular onsite collaboration.
• Regular travel of approximately 25–50% may be required.
• Relocation benefits may be available.
• GM provides employee benefits focused on well-being at work and at home.
• Immigration-related sponsorship is not provided; candidates must not require GM sponsorship or immigration support now or in the future.

Hiring process

• Applicants may be required to complete role-related assessments and pre-employment screening.