2027 Co-op – Manufacturing Industrial Engineering

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Job Description The Role: We are seeking Industrial Engineer Co-ops to do hands-on work that would potentially add directly to the bottom line of our culture and our company. You would be responsible for analyzing the efficiency of manufacturing operations and changes related to personnel, material, machines, and facilities. Work involves leadership ability, critical thinking, and communication skills. What You’ll Do: Confirms or recommends changes to layouts, labor control and/or material control Frequent contact with others outside the work group Assists in developing accurate methods and optimum operation layout Makes operation descriptions and performs the vital calculations to complete studies and change routines or other systems of labor and material control Required Qualifications: Pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas: Industrial Engineering Must be graduating between December 202 7 and May 20 30 Able to work full - time, 40 hours per week Willing to work in a plant environment Must be enrolled in a co-op program through Kettering University or Rochester Institute of Technology What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications): Demonstrates leadership in field of study, extra-curricular activities or service organizations Strong critical thinking and analytical skills, especially the ability to synthesize large amounts of data involving multiple variables into comprehensive, applicable insights Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, managing timelines and goals Willingness to ask questions, take initiative and be resourceful and inventive Deliver new and creative solutions to sophisticated problems Specific physical requirements of the position include the ability to: Walk and stand for prolonged periods of time. Read standardized work instructions, operate machines and tools, and perform quality inspections. Promptly detect and respond to safety instructions, alarms, and signals. Wear personal protective equipment, for example: safety glasses, gloves, hats, ear plugs, and safety shoes. Work in a loud manufacturing environment that is not climate controlled (conditions can be hot or cold). Frequently and repetitively bend, twist, kneel, crouch, and reach to perform work. Lift or carry materials weighing up to 15 pounds and periodically carry or lift materials weighing up to 40 lbs. Occasionally sit, climb (including ladders and lifts) and drive vehicles and equipment. Work Arrangement: Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite . This means the successful candidate is expected to report to their assigned facility on a full-time basis. Each successful candidate will be offered an onsite role at a specific location. Candidate location preferences are considered but cannot be guaranteed. Job Location We have opportunities available in the locations below for this role. Please indicate in your application which of these locations you are interested in. Flint, MI Rochester, NY Tonawanda, NY GM will provide a one-time lump sum taxable stipend payment to eligible students selected for the 2027 Student Program – to help facilitate administration of relocation benefits, please apply using the permanent address you would move from. 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 believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team. 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