2027 Summer Intern – Manufacturing Metallurgist

General Motors • Toledo, OH

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Assist with routine metallurgical and physical analysis and laboratory testing of submitted or self-collected samples of materials used in products and manufacturing processes. Works without continual supervision, but is frequently instructed and checked by the manager.

Requirements

• Pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas: Metallurgy or Materials Science Engineering
• Must be graduating between August 2027 and June 2029
• Able to work full-time, 40 hours per week
• Must be willing to work in a plant environment

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of materials, substances, and their characteristics
• Comfortable with technology tools (i.e. PCs, Microsoft Office, web-front data bases, PLCs, CNCs, robots)
• Problem solving and resolution (Red X)
• 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

Responsibilities

• Materials testing, standardization, and reporting in metallurgical laboratory
• Makes reports and recommendations based upon test analyses
• Process modifications and continuous improvement
• Process management and quality documentation (i.e. error proofing, PFMEA, Process Control Plan)
• Production and maintenance support and guidance in heat treating areas (technical troubleshooting, direction, and operator training as it relates to the metallurgical processes)
• Establishes and evaluates testing techniques and procedure
• Planning activities
• Audits metallurgical processes to defined requirements (CQI-9)
• Safely operates, verifies calibration, and maintains laboratory equipment (magnetic particle inspection, band saw, abrasive cut off saw, grinders, polishers, hardness testers, microscopes, image analysis systems, carbon determinator)
• Conducts appropriate chemical, metallurgical, and physical tests of process or production material with the use of precision laboratory equipment
• Approves material meeting established criteria and reports exceptions
• Maintains complete and accurate test records
• Adjusts technical processes based on test results
• Maintains safety and good housekeeping standards and continuously improves standardized work
• Inputs raw information into results database and provides analysis
• Provides written reports of analysis
• Interacts with various manufacturing database systems

Benefits

• One-time lump sum taxable stipend payment to eligible students selected for the 2027 Student Program – to help facilitate administration of relocation benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern