2027 Summer Intern – Manufacturing Engineering – Body Center

GM•Warren, MI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Our plants are the groundwork for GM and a hotbed of innovation. We champion a spirit of innovation and creativity. Here you will be able to come to the table with fresh and new insights to help develop and implement into the plant. You will work on a variety of projects. This could include working on projects that support the development of manufacturing processes & technologies, equipment/tooling alternatives, sequence, and flow of operations for the effective utilization of personnel, material, machines, and facilities vital to produce parts / vehicles. Projects could potentially involve one or more of the following in support of new product program launches: Development of Sequence of operations Evaluation of Ergonomic / Human factors Development / validation of man-machine interface Development of efficient material flow process Collaborate with suppliers to develop/select materials for the paint shop Short term travel to suppliers / assembly plants to support / validate tools and systems Continuous process improvements Collaborate with other centers to reduce energy and waste globally Evaluation of weld quality and joining techniques Support for implementation of new technology in welding systems Weld process development and validation Paint process, materials, and/or facilities development Polymer injection molding development, launch, and troubleshooting Additive Manufacturing process and solution development

Requirements

Pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas: Additive Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Chemical Engineering, Polymers, Welding, Operations, Material & Packaging Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering, Welding Engineering, Welding Technology, or a related field with emphasis on welding/joining, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Project Management
Must be graduating between Dec 2027 to June 2029
Able to work fulltime, 40 hours per week during the summer months
Willing to work any shift, potentially including weekends
Willing to work in a plant environment

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated leadership in field of study, extracurricular activities, or service organizations
Outstanding interpersonal and relationship management skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with varying levels of the organization
Excellent verbal and written 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, take 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
Team player that effectively works well with others and able to contribute

Responsibilities

Development of Sequence of operations
Evaluation of Ergonomic / Human factors
Development / validation of man-machine interface
Development of efficient material flow process
Collaborate with suppliers to develop/select materials for the paint shop
Short term travel to suppliers / assembly plants to support / validate tools and systems
Continuous process improvements
Collaborate with other centers to reduce energy and waste globally
Evaluation of weld quality and joining techniques
Support for implementation of new technology in welding systems
Weld process development and validation
Paint process, materials, and/or facilities development
Polymer injection molding development, launch, and troubleshooting
Additive Manufacturing process and solution development