Senior Conveyor Manufacturing Engineer

About the role

The Role As a Senior Conveyor Engineer, you will lead the installation and operational activities of manufacturing conveyor equipment in GM facilities, ensuring compliance with industry and GM standards. You’ll play a key role in layout development to support manufacturing processes, integrate lean concepts for cost-effective designs, and collaborate on material presentation for operator assembly. This role involves managing multiple plants and large-scale projects, understanding the integrated supplier model, and overseeing project timing and financials. You’ll work cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners, exercising creativity, initiative, and independent judgment in a dynamic environment.

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

Pay is commensurate with experience.

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

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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