About the role#
As a Manufacturing Quality Engineer Co-Op, you will act as a technical liaison between production operations, engineering, and suppliers. You will work within a plant environment to drive data-driven problem solving and ensure quality and safety standards are met. This role requires a full-time commitment of 40 hours per week and is strictly on-site.
What you'll do#
- Interact with production and engineering teams to compare part measurement results against specifications.
- Ensure effective containment and resolution for non-conforming products.
- Communicate emerging component issues to the Quality Systems Manager on a daily basis.
- Coordinate repair, rework, and containment activities for identified spills.
- Validate supplier scrap and work with the Supplier Practical Problem Solving process.
- Support the PTR process by running tests and evaluating their impact.
- Assist with new product launch activities and the implementation of Quality Management Systems.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s program for Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or Quality Engineering.
- Enrollment in a co-op program through Kettering University or Rochester Institute of Technology.
- Graduation date between December 2027 and June 2030.
- Proficiency in reading part drawings and interpreting measurements.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and project management skills.
- Ability to work in a loud, non-climate-controlled plant environment, which includes standing for long periods, lifting up to 40 pounds, and wearing required personal protective equipment.
- Note that immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
Location & details#
- Locations: Bay City, MI; Flint, MI; Buffalo, NY; Rochester, NY.
- Work arrangement: Full-time, on-site.
- Compensation: This is a paid position.
About General Motors
General Motors is a public company based in Detroit, Michigan. It operates in the motor vehicle manufacturing industry. The company employs over 106,000 people. Its work spans the design and production of cars, trucks, and transportation technology, including software, electrification, and AI.
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