2023 Co-Op - Manufacturing Engineering - Vehicle Systems

Job Description

As a Manufacturing Engineering Co-op, you will experience different positions and assignments in plant and corporate staff locations throughout the United States. Each work term will cultivate development through hands-on and engaging assignments. You will learn problem solving on the fly, work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and be able to innovate. Most assignments will be located in Warren, MI or Vehicle Assembly Plants in MI. Examples of Manufacturing Engineering assignments available include:

• Programming of manufacturing technology

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

• Recommend and validate improvement for existing processes

• Develop tools to improve program/project management including virtual simulation and validation

• Support development and implementation of cybersecurity tools for manufacturing

• Assist in the design, building, and validation of tools, equipment, and/or processes with safety and customers in mind

• Assist personnel in operation and maintenance of specialized equipment

• Coordinate and manage machinery upgrade and/or installation projects

AboutGlobalManufacturing Engineering -Vehicle SystemsRoles & Responsibilities

• Responsible for all systems from exit of Body Shop through shipping of finished vehicle

• Develop & validate new physical and virtual Manufacturing Technologies and Standards for Automation, Paint, and General Assembly Shopsof the future

• Develop Processes, Machine & Equipment and Tools for 50+ Assembly Plants, 40+ Stamping Plants, and approximately 30 launches each year globally

• Develop assembly and material processes for future vehicle models

• Develop, Validate,andMaintain Common Conveyance Systems and Controls

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

• Teams work collaboratively with other centers and suppliers 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 include:

• Warren, MI

• Detroit / Hamtramck, MI

• Flint, MI

• Lansing, MI

• Orion, MI

• Milford, MI

• Fort Wayne (Roanoke), IN

• Arlington, TX

• Bowling Green, KY

• Spring Hill, TN

• Wentzville, MO

• Fairfax, KS

• Parma, OH

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

Additional Job Description

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, Machine Learning, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Robotics from an accredited college or university

• Must be graduating in winter 2024 or later

• Able to work fulltime, 40 hours per week

• Enrolled in a co-op program at your university

Desired Skills:

• Conceptual understanding and/or experience with 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

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

• 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

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

This role offers the following Work Appropriately strategies:

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

• Hybrid: This position does not require an employee to be onsite full-time to perform most effectively. The employee's role enables them to work at a GM facility or off-site as frequently as needed or desired.

The start date for these co-ops roles are Spring/Summer 2023 or later. GM will provide a one-time lump sum taxable stipend payment to each student selected for the 2023 Student Program.

PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU DO NOT NEED SPONSORSHIP TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. WE ARE UNABLE TO CONSIDER CANDIDATES WHO REQUIRE SPONSORSHIP.

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Why Join Us

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Diversity Information

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We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

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