About the role#
General Motors is looking for Industrial Engineering students to join our team as a Co-op. You will work on-site in a plant environment to help improve manufacturing efficiency. This role involves hands-on work with personnel, material, machines, and facilities to support our production goals.
What you'll do#
- Analyze the efficiency of manufacturing operations.
- Confirm or recommend changes to layouts, labor control, and material control systems.
- Assist in developing accurate methods and optimum operation layouts.
- Perform calculations to complete studies and update labor and material control routines.
- Communicate frequently with teams outside your immediate work group.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering.
- Graduation date between December 2027 and May 2030.
- Enrollment in a co-op program through Kettering University or Rochester Institute of Technology.
- Ability to work full-time, 40 hours per week.
- Willingness to work in a plant environment.
- Strong critical thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects.
- Leadership experience in your field of study, extra-curriculars, or service organizations.
- A resourceful mindset and the ability to solve complex problems.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid, on-site position.
- Locations include Flint, Michigan, as well as Rochester and Tonawanda, New York.
- You must be able to work in a loud manufacturing environment that is not climate controlled.
- Physical requirements include standing for long periods, bending, twisting, and lifting up to 40 pounds.
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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