2025 Summer Intern - Manufacturing Engineering Global Propulsion Systems

Job Description

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.    

Work Arrangement:    

Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to their assigned work location on a full-time basis.  

What You’ll Do:   

You will participate in the GM Student Program Internship Program to successfully complete all deliverables for your specific work assignment(s) or project(s) including, but not limited to: completing any/all Corporate Required/Safety/Site Specific/Department Specific and any Optional TRAINING; gathering and analysis of data/information; development of findings and recommendations; providing assistance to other Team members, as required; presentation of findings and recommendations and status to affected Team(s) and to Leadership.  

Work Assignments may be available within any of the following teams within our organization:

Launch Execution (supporting multiple Products and Programs)

Engine Assembly – Process Engineering

Transmission Assembly & Electric Drive Units – Process Engineering

Battery Pack Assembly – Process Engineering

Battery Module Assembly – Process Engineering

Fuel Cell Manufacturing – Process Engineering

Verification & Testing Systems

AV/Fuel Cell Program Execution

Global Safety Expert Team

Semi-Permanent Mold & Precision Sand Castings

Die Casting

Casting Tooling Design

Prismatic Machining of Components

Gears & Shafts

Cutting Tools & Manufacturing Process Analysis

Rotating & Reciprocating Components

Joining & Welding

eMotor Fabrication & Assembly

Industrial Engineering (Labor planning/Work Measurement/Simulations/Ergo Analysis)

Lean Material Strategies (Develop and implement Material movement/delivery systems)

Operational Excellence

Measurement Systems Engineering / Gaging

Agile Strategy & Development

Strategic Planning & Asset Management

Virtual Engineering

Product Interface

Business Processes

Perform specific project/assignment(s) within a Headquarters and/or manufacturing facility environment (including suppliers).

Can include involvement with any of the Propulsion Systems components or assemblies currently being manufactured or, those being developed for future manufacture, and any of the Machinery & Equipment &/or Manufacturing Processes related to them.

May include activities such as:  

Analyze conditions for make/purchase components for the best method of manufacture / assembly / test

Propose and/or evaluate manufacturing processes and/or plant layouts for machinery & equipment in assigned area and/or product program 

Direct the design, development, analysis, and/or improvement of manufacturing processes for an assigned area or program 

Provide technical support to Operations personnel for specific plant machinery & equipment, including specifications, purchase, runoff, installation, debug, PPAP, and ramp-up activities (Launch Execution)

Regular contact with others outside the assigned work group, and/or outside of GM, as required (e.g., work with Suppliers to GM)

Develop and/or design work process flow and jobs associated manufacturing processes 

Develop or design machinery & equipment, conveyance, operator or machine tooling, Tool Change procedures, etc.

Prepare and deliver reports on work progress/status and proposals 

Gather, analyze and report on data 

Investigate problems and recommend/analyze possible alternative solutions

Job locations can be at Manufacturing Engineering headquarters within the Global Technical Center in Warren, Michigan, at the Pontiac Engineering Center (Pontiac, MI) or in various plant locations throughout the U.S.  

Work location(s) may include:  

Warren, MI  

Pontiac, MI 

Saginaw, MI   

Defiance, OH   

Bedford, IN   

Romulus, MI   

Tonawanda, NY   

Grand Rapids, MI

Flint, MI

Spring Hill, TN 

Lockport, NY 

Rochester, NY 

Brownstown, MI

Toledo, OH

Lake Orion, MI

Hamtramck, MI

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications:

Pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, including: Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Materials Science Engineering, Systems Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Chemical Engineering 

Must be graduating between December 2025 and May 2028

Able to work fulltime, 40 hours per week during the summer months

Willingness to work in a plant/manufacturing environments or laboratory environments

What will give you a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

Knowledge of statistical methods as applied to experimental design and process development

Demonstrated leadership in field of study, extracurricular activities, or service organizations

Outstanding interpersonal and relationship management skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with varying levels of the organization and external contacts related to work assignments

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to distill complex subjects to a wider audience   

Emerging partnership and collaboration skills and ability to learn from and share knowledge with co-workers in a fast-paced environment   

Ability to deal with ambiguity, take initiative/self-directed   

Evidence of strong character with integrity, honesty, accountability, and trust   

Consistently demonstrates innovative thinking that is customer- focused

Worked with or exposure to manufacturing processes related to:

• Casting/Foundry
• Powertrain (Engine or Transmission) machining/gaging/assembly
• Mechanical Engineering applications
• Materials, Chemical, Systems design, etc.
• Electrical/Computer Engineering applications
• Industrial Engineering applications (Work Measurement, Labor planning, Ergo, Simulations)
• Lean Material Strategies (develop/implement material storage, movement, delivery systems)
• Gear Engineering & Manufacturing
• Prismatic Machining
• Battery Cell/Module Assembly
• Fuel Cell Technology & Assembly
• Electric Motors / Electric Drive Unit Technology & Assembly
• Engineering Documentation / Planning
• Testing & Verification / Quality Systems
• Maintenance applications

Start dates for this internship role are May & June of 2025.  

Compensation: 

The salary range for this role is $4,000 - $4,900 monthly, dependent upon class status and degree. 

GM will provide a one-time lump sum taxable stipend payment to eligible students selected for the 2025 Student Program.

What you’ll get from us (Benefits):

Paid US GM Holidays

GM Family First Vehicle Discount Program

Result-based potential for growth within GM

Intern events to network with company leaders and peers

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us 

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.   We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

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