2027 Summer Intern – Manufacturing Weld Engineer

GM • Lake Orion, MI

5d • 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 one of the following areas: Welding Engineering Technology, Materials Engineering, or Mechanical 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

• 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.
• Knowledge of joining processes that may include: Welding processes – spot, mig , plasma, laser welding Aluminum Spot welding Sealer & Adhesive Vehicle requirements Clinch & Rivet Applications Drawn Arc Stud Welding Projection weld nut welding.

Responsibilities

• Provide welding engineering support to the Body production organization.
• 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

• GM will provide a one-time lump sum taxable stipend payment to eligible students selected for the 2027 Student Program – to help facilitate administration of relocation benefits, please apply using the permanent address you would move from.

What This Job Offers

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