Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Forward Programs

Description

The Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join our innovative team at our Lockport location. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing, developing, and implementing new & refurbished equipment for various manufacturing processes supporting production of heat exchangers.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities):

• New program implementation/execution (SOR prep, forecasting, equipment design, equipment build/run-off and buyoff)
• Design, develop, and implement equipment for automated machinery, robotics, and other manufacturing processes.
• Managing deliveries to program timing milestones
• Conduct plant modeling and analysis to optimize system performance and efficiency.
• Perform Troubleshooting Hardware and software issues to ensure system reliability and uptime.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical, electrical, and software engineers.
• Participate in all phases of the product development lifecycle, from concept to production.
• Write SOR's for new equipment, monitor supplier progress, perform runoff at suppliers and Lockport. Complete all necessary tasks required before handoff of equipment to focus factory.
• Periodic off shift & weekend work will be required

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• Bachelor's in mechanical or manufacturing engineering or equivalent experience
• 4+ years of manufacturing engineering experience
• Excellent Troubleshooting Hardware and software skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Occasional off shift work will be required to support production
• Overtime as needed to meet project timelines & start / debug support

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• Proficiency in plant modeling and analysis techniques.
• Knowledge of Industrial Cameras (Cognex, Keyence, Matrox...)
• Experience with Fanuc robotics
• Extensive experience with Simulation tools and techniques.
• Strong background in manufacturing of heat exchangers - condensers, radiators, ATOC's, LTR's etc
• Master's degree in manufacturing engineering

This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis.

The selected candidate will be required to travel < 25% for this role.

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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Client-provided location(s): Lockport, NY

Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202600101

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-01-09T00:13:23