About the role#
As a Manufacturing Engineering Intern within the Global Propulsion Systems team, you will work alongside engineers to shape how General Motors builds propulsion systems. This includes high-voltage electric motors, battery systems, precision-machined transmissions, and drive units. You will be embedded in active project teams, contributing to programs with real deadlines. Depending on your assignment, you may work on a plant floor, in a process development lab, or at a virtual engineering workstation.
What you'll do#
- Research, test, and optimize assembly or fabrication processes for propulsion components in a lab or plant environment.
- Contribute to equipment launch activities, including installation, debugging, and qualification of manufacturing equipment.
- Apply lean manufacturing principles by analyzing production line throughput and identifying waste.
- Create or refine 3D process layouts, simulation models, or CAD/CAM work instructions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve manufacturing quality or scrap issues.
- Participate in structured problem-solving activities to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions.
- Develop and present technical reports, process documentation, and project updates to engineering leads.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science, or a closely related technical field.
- Graduation date between December 2027 and June 2029.
- Foundational knowledge of engineering principles such as mechanics, materials, or manufacturing processes.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze data and solve problems systematically.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage individual tasks independently.
- Note: General Motors does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role.
Location & details#
- Term: Summer 2027
- Location: Warren, Michigan
- Work Modality: On-site
- Full-time internship
- 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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