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Job Description

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 peopleas we aim to makedriving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale.

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.

What You'll Do

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.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

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.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred 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.

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc). 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. This job may be eligible for relocation benefits. This position requires the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis. A company vehicle will only be provided for this role by passing the Motor Vehicle Report review.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

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