About the role#
General Motors is hiring Industrial Engineering students for hands-on co-op positions. You will work directly on manufacturing operations to improve efficiency and support our production goals. This role requires you to work on-site in a plant environment, where you will interact with various teams to analyze and optimize our processes.
What you'll do#
- Analyze the efficiency of manufacturing operations, including personnel, materials, machines, and facilities.
- Confirm or recommend changes to plant layouts, labor control, and material control systems.
- Develop accurate methods and optimum operation layouts.
- Create operation descriptions and perform calculations for studies and change routines.
- Communicate frequently with team members outside of 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, which may include loud, non-climate-controlled conditions.
- Ability to perform physical tasks such as standing for long periods, lifting up to 40 pounds, and repetitive bending or reaching.
Location & details#
- This is a paid, full-time, on-site position.
- Locations available: Flint, Michigan; Rochester, New York; and Tonawanda, New York.
- Sponsorship is not provided for this role.
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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