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2025 Summer Intern - GM Defense Manufacturing Engineer

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General Motors

2025 Summer Intern - GM Defense Manufacturing Engineer

Milford, MI

Description

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.

Role subject to U.S. export control restrictions. Successful candidates must either be a U.S. Person (defined by U.S. law as a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee, or refugee) or a non-U.S. Person who is eligible to obtain any required export control authorization.

Work Arrangement :

Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Milford, MI or Concord, NC on a full-time basis.

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The Team:

GM Defense is driving the future of military mobility by using the best-in-class capabilities of General Motors for unmatched innovation, proven performance, and breakthrough life-cycle economics! We deliver reliable, affordable, and innovative products across a full spectrum of capabilities - integrated vehicles, power and propulsion, autonomy, mobility, and security.

What You'll Do:

GM Defense is seeking a highly motivated, dynamic individual looking for an opportunity that will allow them to showcase their talents and have an impact in a strategic growth area. Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity and demonstrate problem-solving leadership with limited oversight. This candidate will be onsite at one of manufacturing plants working closely with the front of the line teams.

How You'll Make an Impact:

  • Support GMD build shop activities for prototype vehicles, vehicle retrofits, engineering development vehicles, Business Development fleet vehicles, etc.
  • Work closely with Salaried Technicians and Fabricators
  • Support material and inventory activities related to project vehicles
  • Work with Program Engineering Managers and Designers for design, fabrication and delivery of project vehicles and prototypes
  • Assist in developing manufacturing processes and procedures
  • Assist in developing tooling and equipment requirements

Additional Description

Basic Qualifications

  • Pursuit of a Bachelor's degree in one of the following areas: Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering
  • Must be graduating between December 2026 and May 2028
  • Able to work fulltime, 40 hours per week
  • Must be willing to work in a plant environment

What will give you a Competitive Edge (Preferred qualifications)

  • Participation in Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), Institute of Industrial & Systems Engineers (IISE), or similar professional organization
  • Experience with MS Office, Vis Mockup, engineering software and systems as it pertains to job-related area
  • Prior manufacturing or automotive experience
  • Exercises independent judgement and creative solution development with minimal direction from EGM
  • Demonstrated ability of "dealing with ambiguity" to enable timely decision making
  • Strong interpersonal skills involving ability to work effectively cross-functionally and cross-culturally

Start dates for this internship role are May & June of 2025.

Compensation:

  • The salary range for this role is $4,300 - $4,700 monthly, dependent upon class status and degree.
  • GM will provide a one-time lump sum taxable stipend payment to eligible students selected for the 2025 Student Program.

What you'll get from us (Benefits):

  • Paid US GM Holidays
  • GM Family First Vehicle Discount Program
  • Result-based potential for growth within GM
  • Intern events to network with company leaders and peers

About GM

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Diversity Information

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Client-provided location(s): Milford, Milford Charter Twp, MI 48381, USA; Concord, NC, USA
Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202421474
Employment Type: Intern

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Stock Purchase Program
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Woman founded/led
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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