General Motors

Industrial Engineer

General Motors • $105K — $140K *
Lockport, NY 14094In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, or continuous improvement.
  • Proven leadership in continuous improvement with measurable impact in manufacturing metrics.
  • Strong analytical and data skills, particularly in Excel and production data.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead initiatives to enhance safety, quality, and manufacturing performance.
  • Maintain a strong shop-floor presence and monitor production metrics.
  • Analyze production flows and identify bottlenecks for improvement.
  • Collaborate with various teams to resolve operational issues.
  • Support project follow-up and manufacturing readiness activities.
  • Use data to recommend process improvements and enhance standard work.
  • Mentor junior team members and act as a technical resource.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellbeing programs including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
  • Retirement savings plan and life insurance benefits.
  • Paid vacation and holidays for work-life balance.
  • Tuition assistance program for continued education and professional development.
  • Employee assistance program and vehicle discounts.
Full Job Description
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., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

Onsite - This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Lockport on a full-time basis.

The Role:

General Motors is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer to support manufacturing performance at our Lockport site. This role is ideal for a candidate who thrives in a fast-paced plant environment and can combine floor-based problem solving, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to improve safety, quality, responsiveness, cost, and throughput. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain a strong shop-floor presence, partner closely with maintenance and operations, and lead continuous improvement efforts that deliver measurable results.

What You'll Do:
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, throughput, downtime reduction, cost improvement, and overall manufacturing performance.
  • Maintain a strong floor presence by attending shift meetings, reviewing production performance, checking business plan deployment metrics, and ensuring standards are being met in the assigned area.
  • Analyze production flow, labor utilization, downtime trends, bottlenecks, and process variation to identify and implement practical countermeasures.
  • Partner cross-functionally with production, maintenance, quality, supply chain, and skilled trades to resolve issues quickly and improve operating performance.
  • Support project follow-up, equipment and process changes, manufacturing readiness activities, and execution of improvements tied to plant priorities.
  • Use data and plant observations to recommend process changes, improve standard work, and drive sustainable results across the operation.
  • Influence teams without direct authority and build strong working relationships in a unionized manufacturing environment.
  • Mentor less experienced team members and serve as a technical resource across the manufacturing organization.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):
  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant manufacturing experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, process engineering, or continuous improvement
  • Demonstrated experience leading continuous improvement or problem-solving work with measurable impact on scrap, downtime, throughput, safety, or cost.
  • Strong analytical and data skills, including proficiency with Excel and comfort working with production, quality, and downtime data.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and drive results in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to translate technical findings into clear actions for the floor.


What Can Give You a Competitive Advantage (Preferred Qualifications):
  • Experience with GM production systems, Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, SMED, value stream mapping, or standard work.
  • Experience working in a union environment and collaborating effectively with hourly and salaried teams.
  • Familiarity with production metric tracking, CI countermeasure follow-up, and audit readiness practices.
  • Experience working with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar simulation software.


Compensation
  • The expected base compensation for this role is: $105,600 - $140,700. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
  • Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.


Benefits
  • Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.

About General Motors

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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Learn more about General Motors
Size
157,000 employees
Market Cap
$46.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
-3.2%
Revenue
$122.4 billion
NASDAQ
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