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2025 Summer Intern - Manufacturing Engineering Global Propulsion Systems

AT General Motors
General Motors

2025 Summer Intern - Manufacturing Engineering Global Propulsion Systems

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 their assigned work location on a full-time basis.

What You'll Do :

You will participate in the GM Student Program Internship Program to successfully complete all deliverables for your specific work assignment(s) or project(s) including, but not limited to: completing any/all Corporate Required/Safety/Site Specific/Department Specific and any Optional TRAINING; gathering and analysis of data/information; development of findings and recommendations; providing assistance to other Team members, as required; presentation of findings and recommendations and status to affected Team(s) and to Leadership.

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Work Assignments may be available within any of the following teams within our organization:

  • Launch Execution (supporting multiple Products and Programs)
  • Engine Assembly - Process Engineering
  • Transmission Assembly & Electric Drive Units - Process Engineering
  • Battery Pack Assembly - Process Engineering
  • Battery Module Assembly - Process Engineering
  • Fuel Cell Manufacturing - Process Engineering
  • Verification & Testing Systems
  • AV/Fuel Cell Program Execution
  • Global Safety Expert Team
  • Semi-Permanent Mold & Precision Sand Castings
  • Die Casting
  • Casting Tooling Design
  • Prismatic Machining of Components
  • Gears & Shafts
  • Cutting Tools & Manufacturing Process Analysis
  • Rotating & Reciprocating Components
  • Joining & Welding
  • eMotor Fabrication & Assembly
  • Industrial Engineering (Labor planning/Work Measurement/Simulations/Ergo Analysis)
  • Lean Material Strategies (Develop and implement Material movement/delivery systems)
  • Operational Excellence
  • Measurement Systems Engineering / Gaging
  • Agile Strategy & Development
  • Strategic Planning & Asset Management
  • Virtual Engineering
  • Product Interface
  • Business Processes

Perform specific project/assignment(s) within a Headquarters and/or manufacturing facility environment (including suppliers).

Can include involvement with any of the Propulsion Systems components or assemblies currently being manufactured or, those being developed for future manufacture, and any of the Machinery & Equipment &/or Manufacturing Processes related to them.

May include activities such as:

  • Analyze conditions for make/purchase components for the best method of manufacture / assembly / test
  • Propose and/or evaluate manufacturing processes and/or plant layouts for machinery & equipment in assigned area and/or product program
  • Direct the design, development, analysis, and/or improvement of manufacturing processes for an assigned area or program
  • Provide technical support to Operations personnel for specific plant machinery & equipment, including specifications, purchase, runoff, installation, debug, PPAP, and ramp-up activities (Launch Execution)
  • Regular contact with others outside the assigned work group, and/or outside of GM, as required (e.g., work with Suppliers to GM)
  • Develop and/or design work process flow and jobs associated manufacturing processes
  • Develop or design machinery & equipment, conveyance, operator or machine tooling, Tool Change procedures, etc.
  • Prepare and deliver reports on work progress/status and proposals
  • Gather, analyze and report on data
  • Investigate problems and recommend/analyze possible alternative solutions

Job locations can be at Manufacturing Engineering headquarters within the Global Technical Center in Warren, Michigan, at the Pontiac Engineering Center (Pontiac, MI) or in various plant locations throughout the U.S.

Work location(s) may include:

  • Warren, MI
  • Pontiac, MI
  • Saginaw, MI
  • Defiance, OH
  • Bedford, IN
  • Romulus, MI
  • Tonawanda, NY
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • Flint, MI
  • Spring Hill, TN
  • Lockport, NY
  • Rochester, NY
  • Brownstown, MI
  • Toledo, OH
  • Lake Orion, MI
  • Hamtramck, MI

Additional Description

Required Qualifications:

  • Pursuit of a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, including: Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Materials Science Engineering, Systems Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Chemical Engineering
  • Must be graduating between December 2025 and May 2028
  • Able to work fulltime, 40 hours per week during the summer months
  • Willingness to work in a plant/manufacturing environments or laboratory environments

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

  • Knowledge of statistical methods as applied to experimental design and process development
  • 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 and external contacts related to work assignments
  • 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
  • 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- focused
  • Worked with or exposure to manufacturing processes related to:
  • Casting/Foundry
  • Powertrain (Engine or Transmission) machining/gaging/assembly
  • Mechanical Engineering applications
  • Materials, Chemical, Systems design, etc.
  • Electrical/Computer Engineering applications
  • Industrial Engineering applications (Work Measurement, Labor planning, Ergo, Simulations)
  • Lean Material Strategies (develop/implement material storage, movement, delivery systems)
  • Gear Engineering & Manufacturing
  • Prismatic Machining
  • Battery Cell/Module Assembly
  • Fuel Cell Technology & Assembly
  • Electric Motors / Electric Drive Unit Technology & Assembly
  • Engineering Documentation / Planning
  • Testing & Verification / Quality Systems
  • Maintenance applications

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

Compensation:

  • The salary range for this role is $4,000 - $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

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Diversity Information

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Client-provided location(s): Warren, MI, USA
Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202418555
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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