Entry-Level Mechanical Engineer

General Motors•Romulus, MI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

We have the following positions available to start your career with GM as early as January 2027: Dimensional Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Facilities Management Rep, Facilities Engineer. For these positions, work is performed in a manufacturing plant where creativity and initiative are exercised as well as some level of independent judgment. By applying for this position, you will be considered for all roles listed above. If selected, your role will be communicated about 30 days before your start date.

Requirements

Pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas: Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering Technology, or Mechatronics
Must be graduating between December 2026 and June 2027
Able to work full-time, 40 hours per week
Must be willing to work in a plant environment
Walk and stand for prolonged periods of time.
Read standardized work instructions, operate machines and tools, and perform quality inspections.
Promptly detect and respond to safety instructions, alarms, and signals.
Wear personal protective equipment, for example: safety glasses, gloves, hats, ear plugs, and safety shoes.
Work in a loud manufacturing environment that is not climate controlled (conditions can be hot or cold).
Frequently and repetitively bend, twist, kneel, crouch and reach to perform work.
Lift or carry materials weighing up to 15 pounds and periodically carry or lift materials weighing up to 40 lbs.
Occasionally sit, climb (including ladders and lifts) and drive vehicles and equipment.

Nice To Haves

Outstanding interpersonal and relationship management skills to effectively collaborate with varying levels of the organization as needed
Demonstrates leadership in field of study, extra-curricular activities or service organizations
Strong critical thinking and analytical skills, especially the ability to synthesize large amounts of data involving multiple variables into comprehensive, applicable insights
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, leading timelines and goals
Willingness to ask questions, take initiative and be resourceful and inventive
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to distill sophisticated subjects to a wider audience
Evidence of strong character with integrity, honesty, accountability and trust
Deliver new and creative solutions to sophisticated problems

Responsibilities

Managing vehicle fit/finish based on key process metrics from customer feedback.
Process validation of new equipment build, installation, and start-up.
Identifying equipment/tooling alternatives.
Review, evaluate, and diagnose body/frame fit issues that lead to customer dissatisfiers.
Analyze and implement product or machinery designs for the best method for manufacturing processes.
Propose and evaluate the processes for equipment in assigned area.
Direct the design, development, and/or improvement of manufacturing processes for assigned area.
Provide technical support for specific plant operations.
Provide direction to engineering support group and vendors.
Evaluate or monitor expenditures for processes and/or equipment.
Handle engineering projects.
Responsible for the sequence and flow of operations for the effective utilization of personnel, material, machines and facilities necessary for the production of parts.
Manufacturing process definition, sequence of operations and efficient material flow.
Design, construction, integration, plant installation, successful launch and continuous improvement of equipment and tools required in plants for the production of high-quality parts.
Development and testing of advanced process technology.
Serving as the Single Point of Contact and Building Owner for all facility needs, including Maintenance, Housekeeping, Roads & Grounds.
Development and administration of service contracts.
Working closely with our Business Partners to ensure a high level of delivery of facilities services to our tenants and their communities in which they work.
Partnering with our GM communities and leading the transformation of our workspaces with a goal of finding more creative and efficient ways to be their best and building places people want to be. Doing so in a safe, compliant, cost-efficient manner that utilizes advanced technology to support social & ecological sustainability.
Responsible for facility mechanical systems and facility maintenance in a manufacturing plant and will direct facility activities related to engineering, construction, and maintenance projects.
Monitoring and maintaining physical condition of facilities – buildings, roads, grounds, and architectural structure.
Seeking new technology applications and creative methods for accomplishing objectives.
Develop, document, and continuously improve facility mechanical systems.