2024 Co-op Manufacturing Engineering Vehicle Systems

Description

Sponsorship: GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

Work Arrangement:

Onsite: This position requires an employee to be on-site on a full-time basis.

Hybrid: Position does not require an employee to be on-site full-time but the general expectation is that the employee be onsite an average of three (3) days each week.

The Role:

As a Manufacturing Engineering Co-op, you will rotate through a series of positions and assignments in plant and corporate staff locations throughout the United States sought to cultivate development and to educate. These positions are hands-on and engaging. You will learn problem solving on the fly, to work collaboratively with many members of the team, and be able to flex your creative muscles. Most assignments will be located in Warren, MI, strategic partners around Southeast Michigan, or manufacturing sites in Michigan. Examples of Manufacturing Engineering assignments available include:

Analyze product, process, and technology to craft best methods to assemble vehicles, and protect the manufacturing process

Recommend and validate improvement for existing processes

Support evaluation of innovative technologies to address current manufacturing challenges

Develop tools to improve program/project management

Support development and implementation of cybersecurity tools for manufacturing

Assist in the design, build, and validation of tools and equipment

Programming of manufacturing technology

Assist maintenance personnel in operation and maintenance of specialized equipment

Troubleshoots special maintenance and equipment problems

Coordinate machinery and equipment upgrade projects

About Global Manufacturing Engineering Vehicle Systems Roles & Responsibilities

Responsible for all value-added systems for Vehicle Assembly

Develop & Validate new Manufacturing Innovation for General Assembly and Automation for all manufacturing shops and sites

Develop Processes, Machine & Equipment and Tools for 50 Assembly, 30+ Stamping, and 30 Propulsion Plants, and approximately 30 launches each year globally

Develop, Validate, and Maintain Common Conveyance Systems and Controls

Develop, Validate, and Maintain Cybersecurity Technology to create a secure factory

Collaborate with other centers to reduce energy and waste globally

Job locations can be at Manufacturing Engineering headquarters in Warren, Michigan or in various plant locations throughout the U.S.

Plant locations may include:

Warren, MI

Detroit-Hamtramck, MI

Brownstown, MI

Flint, MI

Lansing, MI

Orion, MI

Milford, MI

Fort Wayne, IN

Arlington, TX

Bowling Green, KY

Spring Hill, TN

Wentzville, MO

Fairfax, KS

Parma, OH

Travel varies based on assignment and may be required to strategic partners and plants.

Additional Description

Required Qualifications:

Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Engineering or Technology in one of the following areas: Automation, Automotive, Chemical, Computer/Computer Science/Computer Animation, Industrial, Kinesiology, Machine Learning, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Robotics from an accredited college or university

Must be graduating in Spring 2026 or later

Able to work fulltime, 40 hours per week

Willingness to work any shift, potentially including weekends

Willingness to work in a plant environment

What will give you Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications) :

Prior experience in field of study

Conceptual understanding and/or experience in any of the following:

Controls – software, hardware development or execution

Developing tools, equipment, or processes such as layouts

Simulation/Game design or development

Artificial intelligence, machine learning, machine vision equipment or systems

Automation or automated equipment such as conveyance

Information Technology

Construction or installation planning, process, or execution

Human factors, ergonomics

Consistently demonstrates innovative thinking that is customer-centric

Able to work independently and with a team

Outstanding interpersonal and relationship management skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with varying levels of the organization and external partners

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

Knowledge of statistical methods as applied to experimental design and process development

Student Stipend: GM will provide a one-time lump sum taxable stipend payment to eligible students selected for the 2024 Student Program.

Pay: The salary range for this role is $4000 - $4900, dependent upon class status and degree.

Benefits : Benefit options are not available for this role.

About GM

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