Leads conveyor engineering, fabrication, installation, startup, and operational projects across GM assembly plants. Develops layouts, applies lean principles, supports material presentation, manages project timelines and financials, ensures compliance with standards, collaborates with suppliers and cross-functional teams, and resolves technical and operational challenges. The role requires onsite work, regular travel across North America, and the ability to operate a motor vehicle.
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 people as we aim to make driving 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.
Travel as required: Frequency of the travel depends on the project requirements (up to 50%). All conveyor engineers in the department may be required to support execution projects which can have monthly travel requirements.
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 be provided for this role with successful completion of a 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.
Total Rewards | Benefits Overview
From day one, we're looking out for your well-being-at work and at home-so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources.
Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.
All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.
Accommodations
General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us [email protected] or call us at 1-800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
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.
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.
Travel as required: Frequency of the travel depends on the project requirements (up to 50%). All conveyor engineers in the department may be required to support execution projects which can have monthly travel requirements.
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 be provided for this role with successful completion of a 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.
Total Rewards | Benefits Overview
From day one, we're looking out for your well-being-at work and at home-so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources.
Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.
All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.
Accommodations
General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us [email protected] or call us at 1-800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
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