Lead Engineer - Robotic Simulation

Job Description

1. Robotics solution development and deployment

• Identify opportunities for new robotic applications across manufacturing shops.

• Build conceptual engineering solutions for robot-based deployment applications.

• Perform robotic simulation and support on-floor execution for deployment projects.

• Oversee robot configuration and application across processes including welding, material handling, dispensing, and other manufacturing operations.

• Select the most suitable robot model based on process requirements, payload, and cycle time targets.

• Coordinate with process suppliers for special applications such as roller hemming, laser welding, clinching, and other advanced manufacturing processes.

2. In-house engineering capability

• Work with stakeholders to develop in-house engineering solutions for a wide range of robot applications, including collaborative robots.

• Recommend and implement improvements that reduce shop-floor execution time and improve overall project efficiency.

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of engineering standards, templates, e-tools, and best practices.

• Drive deployment of standard methods and tools across new projects.

3. Technology development and innovation

• Drive development, testing, and implementation of new technologies in robotic applications.

• Explore and enable immersive technologies such as VR, AR, and MR where they create business value and competitive advantage.

• Promote innovation by evaluating emerging technologies and applying them to manufacturing use cases.

4. Project and resource management

• Review work scope, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements for assigned projects.

• Allocate resources, monitor execution progress, and manage project communications.

• Track scope, issues, risks, and schedules, and drive issues to closure.

• Coordinate project timing and schedules with the body shop team and other key stakeholders.

• Seek customer feedback, evaluate it, and implement changes as appropriate.

5. Simulation, programming, and technical approval

• Review and approve robot simulation models and offline programming developed for project execution.

• Coordinate with robot programming agencies to support successful project delivery.

• Train and align robot programming agencies on GM standards and technical requirements.

• Conduct buy-off and provide final approval of robot programs delivered by external programming agencies.

• Approve robotic cells for shipment after successful pre-installation validation at the jig maker’s site.

6. Cross-functional integration

• Work closely with controls teams to ensure proper integration and interfacing of robots with control systems.

• Collaborate with manufacturing, supplier, and engineering teams to ensure end-to-end execution readiness.

• Partner with global GM teams and other business units for execution of global projects.

• Represent VE Body in relevant forums, global councils, and technical team meetings.

7. Quality, process excellence, and continuous improvement

• Drive process excellence metrics including first-time quality and on-time delivery through standardized work.

• Perform root cause analysis to resolve technical and process-related issues.

• Capture and share lessons learned with the team, product interface teams, pre-production operations, shopfloor engineers, and VE counterparts across regions.

• Drive continuous process improvement within the team to improve capability, execution speed, and quality.

8. Communication and reporting

• Communicate project status clearly through project meetings, milestone reviews, and status reports.

• Ensure all stakeholders remain informed on project progress, risks, decisions, and changes.

• Report out team accomplishments in the appropriate business and technical forums.

Expected outcomes

• Robust and scalable robotic solutions deployed across shops

• Improved project execution efficiency and reduced shop-floor implementation time.

• High-quality simulation and programming deliverables with minimal downstream issues.

• Strong alignment with GM standards, customer expectations, and global best practices.

• Continued advancement of robotics capability through innovation and standardization.

Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Production/Automobile or equivalent Engineering discipline.

• 4 to 12 years of experience in Robotics from Automotive OEMs / Engineering Organizations.

• Strong knowledge of robotic systems, manufacturing automation, and Shop driven processes

• Strong understanding of robotic simulation, offline programming, and virtual validation methods

• Knowledge of robot applications such as welding, material handling, dispensing, roller hemming, laser welding, and clinching

• Knowledge of controls integration, robot interfaces, tooling, and manufacturing equipment validation

• Understanding of project management principles including scope, timing, risk, issue tracking, and resource planning

• Knowledge of GM engineering standards, templates, e-tools, and standardized work practices

• Awareness of emerging technologies in robotics and immersive solutions including VR, AR, and MR

• Ability to develop conceptual solutions and translate them into executable robotic applications

• Strong robotic simulation hands on capability to build solutions with Process Simulate application

• Strong project coordination and execution skills across cross-functional teams

• Effective stakeholder management, communication, and reporting skills

• Ability to review, approve, and guide simulation models, offline programming, and robot cell validation

• Strong root cause analysis and continuous improvement skills

• Ability to align suppliers and programming agencies to required technical and quality standards

• Strong decision-making skills in robot selection, application feasibility, and deployment planning.

• Ability to lead multiple robotic deployment projects across shops and regions.

• Ability to work effectively with internal teams, suppliers, programming agencies, and global partners.

• Ability to manage priorities, resources, schedules, and deliverables in a dynamic environment.

• Ability to identify technical risks early and drive timely resolution

• Ability to drive innovation while maintaining execution discipline and process excellence.

• Ability to train, coach, and influence teams and external partners on standards and best practices.

• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.







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