Safety Solution System Architect - ARC

Safety System Solutions Architect

General Motors is seeking a Safety System Solutions Architect to lead the development, coordination, and implementation of safety strategies across a wide range of automated and semi-automated equipment and systems. This role is critical in ensuring that all manufacturing, assembly, and warehousing facilities across North America maintain a uniform, world-class safety standard that meets or exceeds applicable regulations and internal policies.

The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in industrial safety standards, automation technologies, and cross-functional leadership. You will serve as the central authority for machine and system safety, ensuring that all equipmentfrom individual machines to full end-to-end automation systemsare designed, deployed, and operated with safety as a top priority.

What You'll Do:

• Lead the development and enforcement of internal safety policies and standards for automated systems across all North American facilities.
• Coordinate safety architecture and compliance across a wide range of equipment, including but not limited to: AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicles), AMRs (Autonomous Mobile Robots), ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems), Conveyors and Sortation Systems, Cobots and Industrial Robots, Robotic Cells and Workstations, Palletizing/Depalletizing Systems, Automated Packaging Equipment, Vision-Guided Systems, Safety PLCs and Interlock Systems, Autonomous Forklifts and Tugger Systems.
• Ensure compliance with international and regional safety standards, including ISO, ANSI, RIA, CSA and others.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, EHS, and legal teams to ensure safety is embedded in the design and operation of all systems.
• Conduct safety risk assessments, audits, and validations for new and existing systems.
• Standardize safety validation protocols and documentation across all facilities.
• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for safety-related inquiries, incident investigations, and regulatory inspections.
• Lead cross-regional safety councils or working groups to align safety practices across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and evolving safety standards, and proactively integrate them into GM's safety architecture.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• 8+ years of experience in industrial automation and safety, including hands-on experience with robotic and automated systems.
• Deep knowledge of machine safety standards (ISO, ANSI, RIA, CSA).
• Proven experience leading cross-functional safety initiatives across multiple sites or regions.
• Strong understanding of risk assessment methodologies (e.g., HARA, FMEA, SISTEMA).
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Safety, Industrial Automation, or related field.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• Certified Functional Safety Engineer (CFSE, TV, or equivalent).
• Experience with automotive or high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with digital twin or simulation tools for safety validation.