2026 Summer Intern Manufacturing Engineering General Assembly & Global Propulsion System

General Motors • Warren, MI

104d • Onsite

About The Position

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.) To help facilitate administration of relocation benefits if you are selected, please apply using the permanent address you would move from. Work Arrangement: Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to a GM or supplier facility, as designated by the business, on a full-time basis. Each successful candidate will be offered an onsite role at a specific location, which may be at various locations throughout the United States depending on business needs. Candidate location preferences are considered but cannot be guaranteed. Selected candidates will be notified of their assigned location approximately 90 days prior to start date. The Manufacturing Engineering team at General Motors is seeking curious, driven students to contribute to meaningful work that shapes the future of the automotive industry within our General Assembly and Global Propulsion System teams. We design, build, and install the tools and equipment for vehicles at our global manufacturing facilities.

Requirements

• Pursuit of a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or technology in one of the following areas: Automation, Automotive, Computer/Computer Science/Computer Animation, Construction Management, electrical, Industrial, Information Technology, Kinesiology, Machine Learning, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Robotics, Software, or equivalent
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Insatiable curiosity and desire to learn
• Prior experience in field of study
• Conceptual understanding and/or experience in any of the following: Controls - software, hardware development or execution
• Developing tools, equipment, or processes such as layouts
• Exposure to manufacturing processes: components to product assembly
• Simulation/Game design or development
• Artificial intelligence, machine learning, machine vision equipment or systems
• Automation or automated equipment such as conveyance or robotics
• Information Technology or Network design
• Construction or installation planning, process, or execution
• Human factors, ergonomics
• Consistently demonstrates innovative thinking that is customer-centric
• Able to work independently and with a team
• Outstanding interpersonal and relationship management skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with varying levels of the organization and external partners
• Emerging partnership and collaboration skills and ability to learn from and share knowledge with co-workers in a fast-paced environment
• High level of integrity, ability to deal with ambiguity, takes initiative/self-directed
• Knowledge of statistical methods as applied to experimental design and process development

Responsibilities

• Analyze product, process, and technology to craft best methods to assemble vehicles, and protect the manufacturing process
• Recommend and validate improvement for existing processes
• Support evaluation of innovative technologies to address current manufacturing challenges
• Develop tools to improve program/project management
• Assist in the design, build, and validation of tools and equipment
• Programming of manufacturing technology
• Assist maintenance personnel in operation and maintenance of specialized equipment
• Troubleshoots special maintenance and equipment problems
• Coordinate machinery and equipment upgrade projects

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree