Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Forward Programs

General Motors
Lockport, NY

Job 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.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

From day one, we're looking out for your well-being-at work and at home-so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources ( .

Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.

All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire ( .

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Posted 2026-01-27

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