Facilities Engineer at General Motors

Rochester, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Automotive, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience in a manufacturing facilities environment
  • Able to read and work from blueprints
  • Strong knowledge of facilities operations, utilities equipment and various other central support equipment
  • Available to work alternative shift schedules, including weekends & holidays

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical direction to and oversee resident Business Partners and outside contractors to ensure safe work practices are followed when completing their work
  • Oversee design, construction, integration, plant installation, successful launch and continuous improvement of Facilities equipment and tools
  • Interface with regulatory agencies and municipalities
  • Support maintenance and production on Continuous Improvement projects from the Facilities Engineering discipline
  • Support launch of new programs from equipment design until release to production
  • Bid & establish equipment installation contracts
  • Procure construction management resources
  • Manage scope changes through installation
  • Lead and support energy conservation activities
  • Maintain open communication between Rochester’s team and corporate group
  • Drive strategic and analytical planning to optimize building and facility services
  • Provide technical direction to outside vendors
  • Improve Facility equipment uptime
  • Manage contractors through debug and release to production
  • Sound knowledge of tools, equipment, materials, methods, and standard practices of trades
  • Dependable appreciation of the importance of completing tasks on time
  • Consistently show innovative thinking that is customer-centric
  • Support plant safety initiatives
  • Understand GM’s Workplace Safety System Elements & Performance Standards and how you support a safe environment through your work

Skills

Facilities Engineering
Project Management
Contractor Management
Continuous Improvement
Energy Conservation
Regulatory Compliance
Construction Management
Equipment Installation
Troubleshooting
Safety Standards
Plant Maintenance
Utility Management

General Motors

Designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles

About General Motors

General Motors designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles and vehicle parts, catering to individual consumers, businesses, and government entities. The company operates in both traditional internal combustion engine vehicles and the growing electric vehicle (EV) market, generating revenue through vehicle sales and financing services. GM stands out from competitors with its commitment to community service, sustainability, and diversity, as evidenced by a majority female Board of Directors. The company's goal is to balance traditional automotive manufacturing with technological advancements in electric and autonomous vehicles.

Detroit, MichiganHeadquarters
1908Year Founded
$486.7MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Automotive & Transportation, Financial ServicesIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Company Match
401(k) Retirement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Assistance
Flexible Work Hours
Discount on GM vehicles

Risks

Shutting down Cruise Robotaxi may affect investor confidence in GM's AV strategy.
Chevrolet Equinox EV recall could harm GM's safety reputation.
Leadership transition in design may disrupt continuity and brand identity.

Differentiation

GM's Dynamic Fuel Management system enhances fuel efficiency in traditional vehicles.
GM leads in board diversity with 55% women directors.
GM's pivot to personal autonomous vehicles aligns with consumer trends.

Upsides

Partnership with Nvidia boosts GM's autonomous vehicle technology capabilities.
Collaboration with ChargePoint expands EV charging infrastructure, enhancing consumer appeal.
Bryan Nesbitt's appointment as design head may bring innovation to GM's vehicle design.

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