About the role#
General Motors is looking for Co-Op students to join our Manufacturing Quality Engineering teams. This role places you directly in our manufacturing plants where you will function as a technical liaison between production operations, engineering, and suppliers. You will use data to drive problem solving and ensure our products meet high safety and quality standards.
What you'll do#
- Interact with production and engineering teams to compare part measurement results against specifications.
- Manage the containment and resolution of non-conforming products.
- Coordinate repair, rework, and containment activities for identified spills.
- Support the PTR process by running evaluations and assessing their impact on the product.
- Assist with launch activities for new products.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or Quality Engineering.
- Graduation date between August 2027 and June 2029.
- 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 includes standing for long periods, wearing personal protective equipment, and working in non-climate-controlled conditions.
- Ability to lift or carry materials up to 15 pounds regularly and up to 40 pounds periodically.
Location & details#
- This is a paid, full-time, on-site position.
- Locations include Bay City, MI; Flint, MI; Rochester, NY; and Tonawanda, NY.
- No immigration sponsorship is available 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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