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2025 Summer Intern - Manufacturing Engineering - Body Center

AT General Motors
General Motors

2025 Summer Intern - Manufacturing Engineering - Body Center

Warren, 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.

Work Arrangement :

Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the Manufacturing Engineering headquarters in Warren, MI or an assigned plant location on a full-time basis.

What You'll Do:

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.

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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

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

Plant locations include:

  • Warren, MI
  • Detroit-Hamtramck, MI
  • Flint, MI
  • Lansing, MI
  • Orion, 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 for strategic partners and plants.

Additional Description

Required Qualifications:

  • 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, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Project Management
  • Must be graduating between August 2025 and May 2028
  • 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

What will give you a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

  • 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

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

Compensation:

  • The salary range for this role is $3,500 - $4,900 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

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. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

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Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful 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 encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement (U.S.)

General Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Accommodations (U.S. and Canada)

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Client-provided location(s): Warren, MI, USA
Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202418690
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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