Entry-Level Manufacturing Weld Engineer - Fairfax

Description

The Role:

We value excellence, and we are driven by ingenuity and innovation. We strive for continued efficiencies and have the tenacity to win. As a Manufacturing Weld Engineer, you will be responsible for proposing and evaluating manufacturing processes and equipment for effectiveness. This makes your work meaningful! There are accountabilities in maintenance, implementation and continuous improvement process controls methods for the body shop welding, fastening, sealing & adhesive applications. 

What You'll Do:

Provide welding engineering support to the Body production organization.  

Knowledge of joining processes that may include:

Welding processes – spot, mig, plasma, laser welding

Aluminum Spot welding

Sealer & Adhesive Vehicle requirements

Clinch & Rivet Applications

Drawn Arc Stud Welding

Projection weld nut welding

Provide plant floor troubleshooting, training and problem solving to root cause analysis

Be a technical resource for manufacturing engineers, skilled trades and production teams

Process validation experience with new equipment build, installation and start-up

Knowledge of computer software as it pertains to the manufacturing process

Provide a safe work environment & follow all policies

Work with engineering & production teams for quality, warranty & cost improvement activities

Coordinate guidance from internal/external customers to meet customer needs and/or perceptions

Required Qualifications:   

Pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas: Welding Engineering Technology, Materials Engineering, or Mechanical 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

G M 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 our Fairfax 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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