Senior Conveyor Systems Engineer (Lean Manufacturing)

General Motors; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a Senior Conveyor Engineer to lead installation and operation of conveyor equipment across GM facilities in North America. You will drive layout development, apply lean principles, and coordinate with internal teams and external partners to meet project timelines and budgets.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing engineering, a related engineering degree, and strong skills in conveyor layouts, drawings, and software tools such as AutoCAD and FactoryCAD.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Proficient in reading, understanding, and developing conveyor layouts.
• Strong analytical skills with excellent communication abilities.
• Proficient in interpreting engineering drawings and adapting to new systems.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Conveyor layouts

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Engineering drawings

Software literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

FactoryCAD

Job description

General Motors is seeking a Senior Conveyor Engineer to lead installation and operation of conveyor equipment across GM facilities in North America. You will drive layout development, apply lean principles, and coordinate with internal teams and external partners to meet project timelines and budgets.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing engineering, a related engineering degree, and strong skills in conveyor layouts, drawings, and software tools such as AutoCAD and FactoryCAD.