2027 Summer Intern – Manufacturing Quality Engineer

About the role

Looking for a position that demonstrates your high level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and difficult? Our culture here at GM cultivates innovative thinking where we like to see things not as they are but as they could be. We also look to put quality and safety at the forefront of everything we do. As a Quality Engineer Intern at GM would drive problem solving and resolutions based on data driven solutions to suppliers and internal customers. Your work would involve functioning as a technical liaison between production operations, engineering, suppliers, and supplier quality at a GM manufacturing plant.

Responsibilities

• Interact with production and engineering on part measurement results to part print specifications to assure quality and reliability
• Ensure effective containment and resolution to identified non-conforming product
• Communicate emerging issues for responsible components daily to Quality Systems Manager
• Coordinate repair, rework, and containment activities for identified spills
• Validate supplier scrap
• Work with Supplier Practical Problem Solving (SPPS) process on supplier related issues
• Support the PTR Process by running PTR's and evaluating impact on the product / function
• Support launch activities of new products
• Support the implementation and effective adherence to all elements within GMS

Requirements

• Pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or Quality Engineering
• Must be graduating between August 2027 and June 2029
• Able to work full-time, 40 hours per week
• Must be willing to work in a plant environment
• Specific physical requirements: ability to walk and stand for prolonged periods; read standardized work instructions, operate machines and tools, perform quality inspections; promptly detect and respond to safety instructions, alarms, signals; wear personal protective equipment (safety glasses, gloves, hats, ear plugs, safety shoes); work in a loud manufacturing environment not climate controlled (hot or cold); frequently bend, twist, kneel, crouch, reach; lift or carry materials up to 15 pounds and periodically up to 40 lbs; occasionally sit, climb (including ladders and lifts) and drive vehicles and equipment.

Skills

• Proficient in reading part drawings and interpretation of part measurements
• Outstanding interpersonal and relationship management skills with ability to collaborate across organizational levels
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with 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 proven ability to manage multiple projects

Benefits

• From day one, GM looks out for your well‑being at work and at home so you can focus on realizing your ambitions; learn more via Total Rewards resources.
• GM provides a one‑time lump sum taxable stipend payment to eligible students selected for the 2027 Student Program to help facilitate relocation benefits.