2027 Summer Intern – Manufacturing Industrial Engineer 

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Job Description The Team:   At General Motors we strive for a culture of excellence. We act with integrity. We are driven by ingenuity and innovation. We have the courage to do and say what's difficult. Each of us takes accountability for results, drives for continued efficiencies and has the tenacity to win.        What You’ll Do:   We are seeking Industrial Engineer interns 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. Makes decisions with mentorship from supervisors.      Responsibilities:   • 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 August 202 7 and June 202 9   • Able to work full - time, 40 hours per week   • Must be w illing to work in a plant environment      Preferred Qualifications:   • Outstanding interpersonal and relationship management skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with varying levels of the organization    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to distill complex subjects to a wider audience   • Evidence of strong character with integrity, honesty, accountability and trust   • Consistently demonstrates innovative thinking that is customer-centric   • Excellent project management skills and the proven ability to manage multiple projects at any given       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.   GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)     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

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