Facilities Process Engineer

Description

The Role

As the Facilities Process Engineer, you will oversee and direct mechanical maintenance of plant conveyor systems while leading and developing skilled trades, including:

Power and free conveyors, skid conveyors, skillet systems, and roller/belt conveyors

Conveyor chains, bearings, sprockets, rollers, and wear components

Gearboxes, couplings, shafts, and drive assemblies

Mechanical alignment, tensioning, and tracking of conveyor systems

Preventive maintenance (PM) planning and execution to drive equipment reliability and uptime

Develop, implement, and enforce PM programs for all conveyor mechanical components

Troubleshooting mechanical failures such as chain stretch, misalignment, bearing failures, and component wear

Repair, rebuild, and replacement of conveyor mechanical components

Maintenance of lift stations, transfer systems, and mechanical interfaces between zones

Conveyor structural components including framing, supports, and guarding

Leadership & Skilled Trades Development:

Direct (help) training maintenance and Breakdown activities of skilled trades (millwrights, pipefitters, etc.) supporting conveyor systems

Train and mentor trades on mechanical troubleshooting, PM standards, and best practices

Assign work, prioritize breakdown response, and ensure safe, efficient execution of repairs

Drive accountability for PM completion, workmanship quality, and safety compliance

Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on mechanical reliability and downtime reduction

Coordinate with engineering and production teams on equipment improvements and installations

Plant Facilities Maintenance

Oversee maintenance and repair of all plant infrastructure, including:

Loading dock doors and dock levelers

Overhead doors and high-speed doors

Air handling units (AHUs)

HVAC systems

Compressed air systems

Building electrical systems

Plant lighting

Plumbing systems

Fire protection systems

Process water systems

General building structure and grounds

Schedule and monitor facility inspections and maintenance programs.

Coordinate contractors for specialized repair work.

Housekeeping & Site Appearance

Manage plant housekeeping standards in accordance with safety and operational requirements.

Supervise cleaning contractors and internal housekeeping teams.

Conduct regular audits to ensure cleanliness of production, warehouse, office, and outdoor areas.

Ensure waste management and recycling programs are maintained.

Promote 5S and continuous improvement practices throughout the facility.

Safety & Compliance

Maintain compliance with OSHA, environmental, and company safety requirements.

Conduct safety inspections and hazard assessments.

Enforce lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and safe work practices.

Support incident investigations and corrective actions.

Ensure compliance with automotive industry standards and customer requirements.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent industry experience

Extensive experience operating within UAW-represented manufacturing facilities, conveyor system maintenance and reliability of Power and free conveyors, skid conveyors, skillet systems, and roller/belt conveyors

Experience with Conveyor chains, bearings, sprockets, rollers, and wear components

Experience with Gearboxes, couplings, shafts, and drive assemblies

Experience with Mechanical alignment, tensioning, and tracking of conveyor systems

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 may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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