2023 Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer Co-Op

Job Description

Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer Co-Op

At General Motors we strive for a culture of excellence. We act with integrity. We are driven by ingenuity and innovation. We have the courage to do and say what's difficult. Each of us takes accountability for results, drives for continued efficiencies and has the tenacity to win.

We are seeking Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer Co-ops to do hands-on work that could add directly to the bottom line of our culture and our company. You will have many responsibilities and accountabilities, like mechanical support for programs. You will learn how to lead mechanical projects for several different areas of the plant including operations improvements and new and replacement programs. This is a hands-on position in which you may work with periodic repairs and to provide technical support and direction to support personnel/skilled trades.

Responsibilities:

• Mechanical root cause analysis and problem solving

• Analyze product, process and technology to figure out the best methods of manufacture

• Assist in the design and building of tools and equipment or recommends improvements to existing processes

• Assist maintenance personnel in operation and maintenance of specialized equipment

• Troubleshoot special maintenance and equipment problems

• Coordinate machinery upgrade projects

Additional Job Description

Qualifications:

• Pursuit of a Bachelor's degree in one of the following areas: Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering Technology

• Must be graduating between December 2023 and May 2026

• Able to work fulltime, 40 hours per week

• Willing to work in a plant environment

• Enrolled in a co-op program at your university

Desired Skills:

• Outstanding interpersonal and relationship management skills to effectively collaborate with varying levels of the organization as needed

• Demonstrates leadership in field of study, extra-curricular activities or service organizations

• Strong leadership skills, to guide project teams through planning, execution and insight phases

• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills, especially the ability to synthesize large amounts of data involving multiple variables into comprehensive, applicable insights

• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, leading timelines and goals

• Willingness to ask questions, take initiative and be resourceful and inventive

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to distill sophisticated subjects to a wider audience

• Emerging partnership and teamwork skills and ability to learn from and share knowledge with co-workers in a rapidly moving environment

• High level of integrity, ability to deal with ambiguity, takes initiative/self-directed

• Evidence of strong character with integrity, honesty, accountability and trust

• Deliver new and creative solutions to sophisticated problems

This role offers the followingWork Appropriatelystrategies:

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

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.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities.GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

The policy of General Motors is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, General Motors is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us [email protected] or call us at800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.