2025 Fall Co-Op - Manufacturing Engineering

General Motors; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Co-op for the Oshawa Assembly Plant. This role offers hands-on experience in managing projects related to process design improvements and equipment validation, focusing on safety and efficiency. Ideal candidates are pursuing a degree in engineering and are eager to contribute to innovative manufacturing solutions.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in relevant engineering fields.
• Eligible for full-time work in Canada.
• Willingness to work in a plant environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and validate capital and operating projects.
• Support process improvements in the assembly process.
• Engage team members in safety processes.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, Mechatronics, Controls, Systems, Automotive, Materials

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Access

MS PowerPoint

Job description

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2025 Fall Co-Op - Manufacturing Engineering

Apply remote type Onsite locations Oshawa, Ontario, Canada time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id JR-202508554

Job Description

Work Arrangement:

Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Oshawa Assembly on a full-time basis

About GM:

At General Motors we pride ourselves on designing, building and selling the world's best vehicles. We are seeking a new generation of visionaries to help launch bold engineering and business initiatives, and shape new directions for General Motors. As an intern or co-op student through our EXCEL (Exploring Careers through Experiential Learning) Program you will gain hands-on career specific experiences to maximize your real world potential.

The Role:

In the role of Manufacturing Engineering Co-op based out of Oshawa Assembly Plant, you will get the chance to procure, manage, install, and validate capital and operating projects! Projects range from process design improvements to new equipment with a focus on safety, cost, and schedule. Also, you will initiate, and support process improvements related to the assembly process in your assigned area! You will perform troubleshooting of various equipment such as VDL’s, conveyance, and lift assists.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop a proactive safety culture by engaging team members and peers in our safety processes

• Understood and effective use of Global Manufacturing System

• Respond to Production needs, and requests for CI

• Review details with maintenance and production of any issues over previous shifts

• Create general shopping carts for small projects

• Participate in weekend and shutdown work planning meetings

• Review safety significant events, and safety messages

• Review shift notes

• Compliance training - Hot Work, Confined Space, First Aid CPR, Rigging, and Electrical Safe Work Practices

• Identify ways to eliminate waste in the areas of quality, scrap, uptime, energy, etc

• Support Global Manufacturing System standards including Maintenance Level 4/5 Board, Business Plan Deployment, and Workplace Organization

• Report near misses

Qualifications:

• Pursuit of a Bachelor's (3rd or 4th year) or Master's degree in one of the following areas: Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, Mechatronics, Controls, Systems, Automotive, Materials

• Eligible to work full-time (40 hours per week) in Canada and for 8, 12, or 16-month term (2-4 consecutive semesters) starting September 2025

• Willing to work in a plant environment and flexible working hours (shift work, weekends, and overtime to meet business needs)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior manufacturing experience, knowledge of production environments, and in automotive industry are considered assets

• Previous supervisory, or team leading experience

Desired Skills:

• Outstanding leadership, 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

• 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 track record to manage numerous projects at any given

• Possess strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills

• Fundamental digital literacy including understanding of MS Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint

Sponsorship: PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU DO NOT NEED SPONSORSHIP TO WORK IN CANADA NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. WE ARE UNABLE TO CONSIDER CANDIDATES WHO REQUIRE SPONSORSHIP

NOTE- YOU MUST BE ENROLLED IN A CO-OP OR INTERNSHIP PROGRAM AND MEET THE PROGRAM’S ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS. ALL STUDENTS MUST ALSO BE LEGALLY ENTITLED TO WORK IN CANADA.

Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities. Should you be contacted by General Motors of Canada Company, please advise if you require accommodation.

For more information about GM Canada, visit our website at www.gm.ca/careers

General Motors of Canada values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire .

Accommodations

General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

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