2026 Summer Intern Manufacturing Weld Engineer

General Motors • Detroit, MI

124d • $5,300 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Manufacturing Welding Engineering Intern, you will be responsible for proposing and evaluating manufacturing processes and equipment for effectiveness. This makes your work meaningful! There are accountabilities in maintenance, implementation and continuous improvement process controls methods for the body shop welding, fastening, sealing & adhesive applications.

Requirements

• Pursuit of a Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering Technology, Materials Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Must be graduating between August 2026 and June 2028.
• Able to work full-time, 40 hours per week.
• Must be willing to work in a plant environment.

Nice To Haves

• Outstanding interpersonal and relationship management skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with varying levels of the organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to distill complex subjects to a wider audience.
• 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.
• Evidence of strong character with integrity, honesty, accountability and trust.
• Consistently demonstrates innovative thinking that is customer-centric.
• Excellent project management skills and the proven ability to manage multiple projects at any given time.

Responsibilities

• Provide welding engineering support to the Body production organization.
• Knowledge of joining processes that may include: Welding processes - spot, mig, plasma, laser welding, Aluminum Spot welding, Sealer & Adhesive, Clinch & Rivet Applications, Drawn Arc Stud Welding, Projection weld nut welding.
• Provide plant floor troubleshooting, training and problem solving to root cause analysis.
• Be a technical resource for manufacturing engineers, skilled trades and production teams.
• Process validation experience with new equipment build, installation and start-up.
• Knowledge of computer software as it pertains to the manufacturing process.
• Provide a safe work environment & follow all policies.
• Work with engineering & production teams for quality, warranty & cost improvement activities.
• Coordinate guidance from internal/external customers to meet customer needs and/or perceptions.

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