WHS Student Program - Workplace Safety Culture

This student program will follow an in-person model. Students will be based at our Stellantis Headquarters in Auburn Hills, MI.

Schedule

• Students are expected to work 24 hours per week during normal business hours, Monday through Friday.
• Candidates will work with their manager to determine a consistent weekly work schedule that fulfills the 24-hour requirement while balancing their class schedule.
• During the summer months, student employees may potentially work 40 hours per week at management’s discretion.

Applications are accepted year-round, and student program cohorts start on a quarterly basis in January, April, June, and September. Students are intended to stay in the program until graduation.

About the Program

The Stellantis Student Program offers a unique alternative to traditional summer internships by providing students with the opportunity to work year-round throughout their academic journey. This continuous engagement allows students to apply their classroom learning in real-world settings on a daily basis, fostering deeper integration within their teams and organizations. As they progress through the program, students are empowered to take on increasing levels of responsibility, gaining valuable experience and making meaningful contributions along the way.

• Assignments are project-oriented, meaningful to the department, and allow the student to provide valuable contributions.
• Students experience a sense of personal accomplishment and learn about corporate business culture through work assignments, structured activities, and exclusive student networking events.

Benefits

• Exposure to cutting-edge projects and technologies
• Collaborative work environment
• Mentorship from experienced professionals
• Networking opportunities with peers and leaders
• Skill development workshops and training sessions
• Paid US holidays
• Stellantis Employee Advantage Vehicle Discount Program
• Eligible students may participate in the Company Vehicle Employee Lease Program

Responsibilities

• Support the design and execution of safety culture assessments (e.g., surveys, interviews, focus groups).
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to identify trends, gaps, and risk factors influencing safety behaviors.
• Observe workplace practices within manufacturing operations to understand cultural drivers of safety performance.
• Partner with Health & Safety and operational leaders to gather insights and validate findings.
• Review existing safety programs, policies, and engagement initiatives for effectiveness.
• Benchmark best practices in safety culture from similar industries.
• Assist in developing strategies to enhance psychological safety, leadership engagement, and employee accountability.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and recommendations for leadership stakeholders.
• Contribute to change management and communication strategies related to safety improvements.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the program, the student will deliver:

• A comprehensive assessment of the current workplace safety culture.
• Identification of key behavioral and organizational drivers impacting safety performance.
• Actionable, evidence-based recommendations to strengthen safety culture.
• A presentation of findings and proposed improvement strategies to leadership.

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Organizational Psychology.
• Ability to work 24 hours per week, year-round.

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Organizational Psychology.
• Strong leadership characteristics.
• Strong interest in manufacturing and manufacturing operations in the automotive industry.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
• Previous internship with an automotive manufacturer.