General Motors

Facilities Process Engineer

General Motors$80K — $100K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent industry experience
  • Extensive experience in UAW-represented manufacturing facilities
  • Expertise in maintenance and reliability of various conveyor systems
  • Familiarity with conveyor components such as chains, bearings, and gearboxes
  • Proficient in mechanical alignment, tensioning, and tracking of conveyor systems

Responsibilities

  • Oversee mechanical maintenance of plant conveyor systems
  • Develop and enforce preventive maintenance (PM) programs
  • Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical failures in conveyor systems
  • Manage maintenance and repairs of all plant infrastructure
  • Conduct regular inspections and audits for safety and compliance
  • Train and mentor skilled trades on troubleshooting and PM practices
  • Coordinate with engineering and production teams for equipment improvements

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance may be available
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Emphasis on safety and compliance in the workplace
  • Involvement in continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Role

As the Facilities Process Engineer, you will oversee and direct mechanical maintenance of plant conveyor systems while leading and developing skilled trades, including:
  • Power and free conveyors, skid conveyors, skillet systems, and roller/belt conveyors
  • Conveyor chains, bearings, sprockets, rollers, and wear components
  • Gearboxes, couplings, shafts, and drive assemblies
  • Mechanical alignment, tensioning, and tracking of conveyor systems
  • Preventive maintenance (PM) planning and execution to drive equipment reliability and uptime
  • Develop, implement, and enforce PM programs for all conveyor mechanical components
  • Troubleshooting mechanical failures such as chain stretch, misalignment, bearing failures, and component wear
  • Repair, rebuild, and replacement of conveyor mechanical components
  • Maintenance of lift stations, transfer systems, and mechanical interfaces between zones
  • Conveyor structural components including framing, supports, and guarding

Leadership & Skilled Trades Development:
  • Direct (help) training maintenance and Breakdown activities of skilled trades (millwrights, pipefitters, etc.) supporting conveyor systems
  • Train and mentor trades on mechanical troubleshooting, PM standards, and best practices
  • Assign work, prioritize breakdown response, and ensure safe, efficient execution of repairs
  • Drive accountability for PM completion, workmanship quality, and safety compliance
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on mechanical reliability and downtime reduction
  • Coordinate with engineering and production teams on equipment improvements and installations

Plant Facilities Maintenance
  • Oversee maintenance and repair of all plant infrastructure, including:
    • Loading dock doors and dock levelers
    • Overhead doors and high-speed doors
    • Air handling units (AHUs)
    • HVAC systems
    • Compressed air systems
    • Building electrical systems
    • Plant lighting
    • Plumbing systems
    • Fire protection systems
    • Process water systems
    • General building structure and grounds
  • Schedule and monitor facility inspections and maintenance programs.
  • Coordinate contractors for specialized repair work.


Housekeeping & Site Appearance
  • Manage plant housekeeping standards in accordance with safety and operational requirements.
  • Supervise cleaning contractors and internal housekeeping teams.
  • Conduct regular audits to ensure cleanliness of production, warehouse, office, and outdoor areas.
  • Ensure waste management and recycling programs are maintained.
  • Promote 5S and continuous improvement practices throughout the facility.


Safety & Compliance
  • Maintain compliance with OSHA, environmental, and company safety requirements.
  • Conduct safety inspections and hazard assessments.
  • Enforce lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and safe work practices.
  • Support incident investigations and corrective actions.
  • Ensure compliance with automotive industry standards and customer requirements.


Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent industry experience
  • Extensive experience operating within UAW-represented manufacturing facilities, conveyor system maintenance and reliability of Power and free conveyors, skid conveyors, skillet systems, and roller/belt conveyors
  • Experience with Conveyor chains, bearings, sprockets, rollers, and wear components
  • Experience with Gearboxes, couplings, shafts, and drive assemblies
  • Experience with Mechanical alignment, tensioning, and tracking of conveyor systems


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.This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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General Motors Company engages in the manufacture and sale of cars and trucks in the United States, China, Brazil, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Italy. It offers sedans, crossovers, sport utility vehicles, pick-up trucks, coupes, sports/convertibles and hybrid vehicles, hatchbacks/wagons, and vans, as well as mini cars in India. The company also provides parts and accessories, such as iPod and MP3 compatibility, mobility accessories, performance parts, AC parts and services, and merchandise. In addition, it offers vehicle safety, security, and information services. The company provides used vehicles. It offers its products through dealers and distributors. General Motors Company was formerly known as NGMCO, Inc. and changed its name to General Motors Company in July 2009. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Detroit, Michigan. It operates manufacturing facilities in India, the United States, and Canada. General Motors Company operates as a subsidiary of the United States Department of The Treasury. General Motors led global vehicle sales for 77 consecutive years from 1931 through 2007, longer than any other automaker, and is currently among the world's largest automakers by vehicle unit sales. General Motors acts in most countries outside the USA via wholly-owned subsidiaries but operates in China through 10 joint ventures. GM's OnStar subsidiary provides vehicle safety, security, and information services. In 2009, General Motors shed several brands, closing Saturn, Pontiac, and Hummer, and emerged from a government-backed Chapter 11 reorganization. In 2010, GM made an initial public offering IPOs to date and returned to profitability later that year.

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Net Income
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Founded
1908
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