Senior Conveyor Manufacturing Engineer
About the role
The Role At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We’re turning today’s impossible into tomorrow’s standard—from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features. Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale.
Responsibilities
- Execute complex conveyor projects, including engineering, fabrication, installation, and start-up in GM assembly plants across North America.
- Lead multiple conveyor projects and equipment installations, ensuring compliance with GM standards and safety requirements.
- Develop project timelines and manage financial aspects of conveyor execution.
- Collaborate with engineers and suppliers to support project execution and resolve operational issues.
- Drive lean conveyor designs to minimize total costs while supporting material presentation for assembly.
- Utilize GM documentation and ensure adherence to conveyor specifications and standards.
- Generate technical solutions for conveyor challenges and track deliverables to ensure timely completion.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, project management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Proficient in reading, understanding, and developing conveyor layouts.
- Strong analytical skills with excellent communication and interpersonal abilities for effective problem-solving.
- Proficient in computer applications, interpreting engineering drawings, and adapting to new systems.
Qualifications
- Experience as a conveyor engineer or in maintenance roles.
- Strong technical knowledge in process engineering disciplines, including plant layouts, process requirements, throughput, and simulation—especially in Body, Paint, and General Assembly.
- Proven experience in project management.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and FactoryCAD for creating and modifying designs.
- Familiarity with NX software or general awareness of its applications.
Skills & Abilities
- Experience as a conveyor engineer or in maintenance roles.
- Strong technical knowledge in process engineering disciplines, including plant layouts, process requirements, throughput, and simulation—especially in Body, Paint, and General Assembly.
- Proven experience in project management.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and FactoryCAD for creating and modifying designs.
- Familiarity with NX software or general awareness of its applications.
Pay
This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis. The selected candidate will be required to travel on a regular basis (25-50%) for this role.
Schedule
This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis. The selected candidate will be required to travel on a regular basis (25-50%) for this role.
Benefits
GM offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more details, please refer to the Benefits Overview section.