Engineering Coordinator – Manufacturing Launch Support

Buffalo, NY

Long-term contract with benefits

$22-23/hr with full benefits, OT eligible

Hours: 100% onsite; 7a-330p with some flexibility to support off shift; travel a couple times a year to Canada or Michigan.

Sponsorship Eligibility

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Applicants requiring current or future sponsorship (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, J-1, etc.) will not be considered.

Position Overview

The Engineering Coordinator supports manufacturing operations during the launch of a new product line, ensuring alignment across training, equipment readiness, and production requirements. This role works closely with engineering, operations, and training teams to coordinate onboarding activities, track progress, and support a successful production launch.

This position is highly collaborative and requires strong organizational skills, technical aptitude, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate training activities for both hourly and salaried employees during product launch
• Partner with internal training leads and external vendors to ensure training requirements are understood and executed
• Track and document training completion and compliance across the workforce
• Support coordination of OEM/vendor visits and on-site training activities
• Assist with equipment readiness and launch support activities
• Manage and track invoicing and payments related to training and vendor services
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, and training groups
• Take initiative to identify gaps and ensure tasks are completed with minimal supervision
• Support additional launch-related activities and administrative coordination as needed

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field or Associate's Degree in a technical field
• Strong organizational and coordination skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and general computer applications
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to manufacturing or production environments
• Understanding of equipment, machinery, or production processes
• Experience supporting training coordination or program execution

Work Environment

• Fully on-site position within a manufacturing facility
• Standard schedule with flexibility to support off-shift activities as needed
• Occasional travel (limited, including domestic and nearby international locations)

Additional Information

• Opportunity to support a major product launch initiative
• Potential for assignment extension or direct hire based on performance and business needs
• High visibility role working across engineering and operations teams

EOE (including Disability/Veterans)

How to Apply for This Job:

To apply for this position, please follow these steps: Apply for this job with your current resume. We’ll get back to you the same day with some feedback on your application. Next you’ll be invited to an online screening conversation so we can go over the job requirements together and you can ask questions. After this stage we’ll give you more feedback on your application and select the candidates to move forward in the process. Typically steps 1 to 4 takes less than 24 hours.

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