Manufacturing Engineer

General Motors; City of Lockport (NY); On-site; USD 108,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement savings plan

SicknesS and accident benefits

Life insurance

Paid vacation & holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

GM vehicle discounts

Job summary

General Motors' Lockport operations is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize production processes across Stamping, Assembly, and Robotic Welding, ensuring efficient, safe and reliable day-to-day manufacturing.

You will develop and implement processes, analyze blueprints, troubleshoot equipment, and collaborate with design and production teams to ensure manufacturability of new products. This onsite role offers hands-on engineering work in a dynamic, high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of equivalent experience in Electrical, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Hands-on experience with machining and assembly processes.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement manufacturing processes, procedures, and documentation to improve efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Analyze and interpret blueprints and machine schematics to troubleshoot and resolve production issues.
• Provide technical support and expertise for the setup, operation, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment.
• Identify and implement solutions for repairing mechanical equipment, minimizing downtime and maximizing output.
• Analyze and implement product or machinery designs for the best method for manufacturing processes.
• Propose and evaluate the processes for equipment in assigned area.
• Direct the design, development, and/or improvement of manufacturing processes for assigned area.
• Collaborate with design and production teams to ensure manufacturability of new products and components.
• Provide direction to engineering support groups and vendors.
• Evaluate or monitor expenditures on processes and/or equipment.

Skills

Machining processes

Troubleshooting

Mechanical repair

Equipment maintenance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

The Role

We are seeking a driven Manufacturing Engineer to shape the future of our Lockport operations. In this role, you will optimize production processes and ensure the efficient, day-to-day success of our Stamping, Assembly, and Robotic Welding facilities.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and implement manufacturing processes, procedures, and documentation to improve efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Analyze and interpret blueprints and machine schematics to troubleshoot and resolve production issues.
• Provide technical support and expertise for the setup, operation, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment.
• Identify and implement solutions for repairing mechanical equipment, minimizing downtime and maximizing output.
• Analyze and implement product or machinery designs for the best method for manufacturing processes.
• Propose and evaluate the processes for equipment in assigned area.
• Direct the design, development, and/or improvement of manufacturing processes for assigned area.
• Collaborate with design and production teams to ensure manufacturability of new products and components.
• Provide direction to engineering support groups and vendors.
• Evaluate or monitor expenditures on processes and/or equipment.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree (or 4+ years of equivalent experience) in Electrical, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Hands‑on experience and a strong understanding of various machining and assembly processes.
• Proven ability to rapidly troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical equipment.

What Can Give you a Competitive Advantage (Preferred Qualifications)

• Strong proficiency in reading, interpreting, and applying blueprints and machine schematics.
• Ability to evaluate a diverse range of complex issues and propose creative, alternative solutions.
• Direct, hands‑on experience with robotic welding systems.
• High proficiency in SolidWorks design software.

Compensation

• The expected base compensation for this role is: $107,600.00 - $156,700.00. 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

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 is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

About GM

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Why Join Us

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