Entry-Level Paint Process Engineer

Description

Our plants are the groundwork for GM and a place of innovation. We need paint process engineer interns to utilize their creativity and innovation to develop efficiencies in material flow and support and define implementation of new processes and equipment. These tasks would teach you root causing analysis and problem solving as well as leadership skills to provide technical support and direction to support personnel/skilled trades within the organization. Quality and safety are extremely meaningful to us, so enforcing safe work practices is the highest priority, so you may develop and support safety protocols. There is a high level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and difficult.  

Responsibilities:

Ensure that assembly processes are maintained to run effectively for engine manufacturing  

Work with other team members on problem solving and continuous improvement initiatives daily

Collaborating with hourly and salaried employees

Problem-solve (analyze data, determine root causes, develop implementation plans) and resolve issues which are affecting assembly, quality or throughput

Actively identify & pursue opportunities to improve operations by reducing cost, reducing energy usage, improve quality, etc.

Collaborate with production and maintenance personnel

Resolve issues, implement improvements, and communicate status & opportunities, etc.

Proposes and evaluates the processes for equipment in production areas

Provides technical support for manufacturing operations

Coordinates input from internal/external customers to better understand customer needs and/or perceptions

Keeps abreast of current product developments and trends in areas of expertise

Actively identifies new areas for learning and takes advantage of learning opportunities

Able to assign work to small or large groups of employees

Job Location

We have opportunities available in the locations below for this role.

Lansing, MI

Wentzville, MO

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.

Required Qualifications:   

Pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas: Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Controls Engineering, Controls Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering/Materials Science and Manufacturing Engineering 

Must be graduating between December 2026 and June 2027

Able to work fulltime, 40 hours per week

Must be willing 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

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

High level of integrity, ability to deal with ambiguity, takes initiative/self-directed

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

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.

To help facilitate administration of relocation benefits if you are selected, please apply using the permanent address you would move from.

Benefits:

GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits

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