Mechanical Engineer

General Motors; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation benefits

Job summary

General Motors in Saginaw, MI is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to provide essential mechanical and manufacturing engineering support for production operations. This onsite role focuses on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement across equipment and processes.

You will lead troubleshooting, manage projects, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve safety, quality, and uptime while supporting launch activities and maintenance planning.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer.
• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Degree.
• Previous skilled trades supervision.
• Ability to work off shifts and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical engineering support for production operations.
• Enforce safe work practices as the highest priority.
• Lead technical troubleshooting and provide guidance to skilled trades.
• Manage mechanical projects including new installations and refurbishments.
• Coordinate with HQ Vehicle Systems engineers on model conveyance planning.
• Develop cost estimates and investment plans for conveyors and equipment.
• Maintain equipment and facilities for long-term cost-effective operation.

Skills

Mechanical Engineer experience

Supervisor experience

Overtime availability

Analytical ability

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Education

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Degree

Job description

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.).

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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

The Mechanical Engineer provides essential mechanical and manufacturing engineering support for production operations. This role ensures safe work practices, leads technical troubleshooting, and supports Skilled Trades and production teams in maintaining equipment performance. Responsibilities include managing mechanical projects, sustaining equipment and conveyance systems, supporting launch activities, and driving continuous improvement in safety, quality, and uptime. The engineer collaborates with cross-functional engineering groups, oversees contractor safety, develops cost and investment plans, and ensures long-term, cost‑effective operation of mechanical systems and facilities.

What You’ll Do

• Responsibility for Manufacturing Engineering mechanical engineering support.
• Enforces safe work practices as the highest priority.
• Provides technical support, direction, and training to support personnel/Skilled Trades within the organization.
• Investigates systems and equipment problems and provides technical input in problem resolution.
• Technical troubleshooting and direction for production departments.
• Equipment sustainment planning activities (NPP, MBC, future product).
• Partnership with execution teams in support of launch activities.
• Maintenance Supervision (directing of hourly trades to perform work as necessary).
• Performance Standard PS03 Fall Hazard Champion.
• Manage assets for assigned areas (Asset Disposal, Request for Refurbishment, ACAP).
• Safety Contractor Management (SCM).
• Manage mechanical engineering projects including new installations, refurbishment or replacement projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in functional area meetings to represent Manufacturing Engineering and assist in improving the affected department’s performance toward various Business Plan Deployment (BPD) goals.
• Communicate issues and updates to proper parties within affected departments.
• Provide technical support and direction to support personnel within the organization.
• Investigate conveyance and equipment problems and provide technical input for problem resolution.
• Work with Headquarters Vehicle Systems engineering groups (supporting Stamping, Body, Paint, and General Assembly) and the Headquarters Facilities organization to promote common systems, share best practices, and resolve issues.
• Communicate project requirements, plans, and status to departmental and plant leadership.
• Develop cost estimates, investment forecasts, business cases, appropriation requests, and plans for conveyor and other mechanical project initiatives.
• Coordinate with departmental tech support and headquarters Vehicle Systems engineers on new model conveyance and process equipment planning, including model changes, throughput, sourcing, etc.
• Assist in the development of a project manpower planning between plant and contractor resources, including Paragraph 183 requirements.
• Support use of common equipment designs and components for new and revised conveyors and equipment.
• Maintain proficiency in their field.
• Support GMS and Quality Network Planned Maintenance initiatives.
• Utilize appropriate statistical methods for continuous improvement on plant processes.
• Enforce safe work practices as the highest priority and implement improvements for ergonomics, health and safety, and housekeeping.
• Maintain positive relationships with peers, hourly employees, union management, and the supplier community.
• Provide input into the development of plant budgets for Manufacturing Engineering.
• Ensure long-term, cost-effective maintenance of conveyors, equipment, and facilities.
• Manage projects to minimize investment costs while providing equipment and facilities that minimize ongoing operating costs (uptime, throughput, meantime to repair, energy efficiency, recurring maintenance cost, etc.).
• Bachelor’s in engineering or equivalent experience, such as is acquired through skilled trades journeyman status.
• High level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and difficult.
• High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.
• High level of oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work on off shifts or weekends when required to accomplish project work.
• Ability to manage people.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• 3+ years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer
• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Degree
• Previous skilled trades supervision.
• Ability to work off shifts and overtime as needed

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• 6+ years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer
• Experience as a conveyor engineer or in manufacturing/maintenance roles.
• Strong knowledge of process engineering disciplines, including plant layouts, process requirements, throughput, and simulation, particularly in Body, Paint, and General Assembly.
• Previous experience with various types of conveyor systems.
• Experience with Safety Contractor Management (SCM).
• Champion experience with Workplace Safety Systems (WSS) Performance Standards or WSS Elements.
• Familiarity with NX software or general awareness of its applications.

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