Facilities Engineer

Job Description

Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to a Processing Center or Parts Distribution Center three times per week and to Warren, MI the remaining 2 days, adjusting the schedule as required by the business needs.

The Role

The Facilities Engineer plays a crucial role in supporting workplace and facility systems for Customer Care and Aftersales Facilities across the U.S. and Canada. You will collaborate with an industry-leading team of Facility Managers who operate and maintain facilities, while also strategically overseeing both current and long-term asset sustainment plans for the portfolio. Ensuring data quality and accuracy is essential. This dynamic role involves continuous travel across various sites, managing multiple projects remotely, and fostering strong relationships with site leadership, key stakeholders, and business partners.

What You’ll Do

• Provide technical assistance to GM's Facility Area Managers regarding asset maintenance and replacements.

• Ensure all facility assets are identified, updated, and integrated into the Global Asset Sustainment process, while overseeing yearly execution plans and proactively addressing long-term planning needs as sites evolve.

• Champion Safety Contract Management for all facility vendor contracts and business partners across the CCA facilities portfolio in the US.

• Collaborate closely with engineering teams on new projects and upgrades to existing systems.

• Participate in cross-functional teams to address operational issues related to facility systems.

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Additional Job Description

What You’ll Need (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or a minimum of 6 years of equivalent demonstrated experience as a Facilities Engineer.

• Experience in facility management and operations.

• Strong knowledge of building codes and standards for facility systems, including electrical power, steam generation, fire suppression systems, and air conditioning.

• Proven experience working with vendors and suppliers.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and diagrams.

• Extensive financial management experience, including CAPEX/OPEX projects, forecasting, budgeting, and proficiency with Ariba and SAP systems.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while meeting deadlines.

• Availability to work occasional weekends or evenings as needed.

• Ability to travel 50% of the time within the United States and Canada.

• This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Master's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

• Experience with process equipment and manufacturing equipment.

• Thorough understanding of GM's electrical specifications and design guides.

• Familiarity with various types of GM facilities and processes.

• Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations relevant to facility operations.

• Working knowledge of computer-aided facilities management (CAFM) systems, such as Archibus or Corrigo.

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

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 aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. 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. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.   We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

GMis an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. GM is committed to providing a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and advancing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, all practices and decisions relating to terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment are made without regard to an individual's protected characteristics. For purposes of this policy, “protected characteristics" include an individual's actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, weight, height, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.  If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at [email protected] or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.​