2026 Summer Intern Manufacturing Engineering Body/Paint, Additive, Polymers & Pre Production Operations

General Motors-posted 3 months ago
Full-time • Intern
Onsite • Warren, MI
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
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As a Manufacturing Engineering Intern for Body/Paint, Additive, Polymers and the Pre Production Operations teams, you will be exposed to various positions and assignments in plant and corporate staff locations throughout the United States sought to cultivate development and to educate. Positions in the two organizations are hands-on and engaging. You will learn problem solving on the fly, to work collaboratively with many members of the team, and be able to flex your creative muscles. Our plants are the groundwork for GM and a hotbed of innovation. We champion a spirit of innovation and creativity. Here you will be able to come to the table with fresh and new insights to help develop and implement into the plant. You will work on a variety of projects. This could include working on projects that support the development of manufacturing processes & technologies, equipment/tooling alternatives, sequence, and flow of operations for the effective utilization of personnel, material, machines, and facilities vital to produce parts/vehicles.

  • Development of Sequence of operations
  • Evaluation of Ergonomic / Human factors
  • Development / validation of man-machine interface
  • Development of efficient material flow process
  • Collaborate with suppliers to develop/select materials for the paint shop
  • Short term travel to suppliers / assembly plants to support / validate tools and systems
  • Continuous process improvements
  • Collaborate with other centers to reduce energy and waste globally
  • Diagnosis and correction of equipment malfunctions
  • Preventative Maintenance
  • Establish a course of action to accomplish completion of the job or projects
  • Identifies and takes advantage of learning and continuous improvement opportunities
  • Assist maintenance personnel in operation and maintenance of specialized equipment
  • Troubleshoots special maintenance and equipment problems
  • Assist in the coordination of machinery and equipment upgrade/install projects
  • Implement and validate all process control plans
  • Develop quality processes that improve first time quality rates
  • Review and Implement processes that reduce Risk Priority numbers through PFMEA analysis
  • Work with production, quality, & maintenance to improve quality metrics
  • Participate and champion GMS through basket weave process
  • Support production needs as necessary
  • Work hand in hand with maintenance to implement Tools and Equipment Bulletins
  • Ensure department readiness for ISO, GMS BIQ, and PCP audits and calibrations
  • Assist with planning and prep for GA department TIP meetings
  • Assist with automation/innovation projects
  • Pursuit of a bachelor's degree in one of the following areas: Additive Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Chemical Engineering, Polymers, Welding, Operations, Material & Packaging Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering, Welding Engineering, Welding Technology, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Project Management
  • Must be graduating between December 2026 and June 2028
  • Able to work fulltime, 40 hours per week during the summer months
  • Must be willing to work in a plant environment
  • Leadership & Initiative
  • Self-motivated with a proactive approach to improving operations
  • Demonstrated leadership in academics, extracurriculars, or service organizations
  • High level of integrity, accountability, and trust
  • Ability to take initiative and thrive in ambiguous situations
  • Innovative thinking with a customer-centric mindset
  • Outstanding interpersonal and relationship-building skills
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex topics
  • Adaptability to different interpersonal styles and communication methods
  • Emerging partnership and knowledge-sharing skills in fast-paced environments
  • Experience with product quality and quality systems
  • Understanding of quality processes and process discipline
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Strong project and time management skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Paid US GM Holidays
  • GM Family First Vehicle Discount Program
  • Result-based potential for growth within GM
  • Intern events to network with company leaders and peers
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