2026 Winter Co-op - CCA Manufacturing Engineering

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

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Oshawa is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Co-op to work on innovative projects within their production environment. The role requires a Bachelor's or Master's student in relevant fields, offering hands-on experience in manufacturing engineering. Candidates must be eligible to work full-time without sponsorship and be enrolled in a co-op program. The position emphasizes safety, innovation, and collaboration in the workplace.

Benefits

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities

Diversity and equal opportunities

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a co-op or internship program.
• Eligible to work full-time in Canada for 8 or 12 months starting Winter 2026.
• Willing to work in a plant environment with flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement projects related to innovation and automation.
• Develop a proactive safety culture among team members.
• Support process improvements related to assembly.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Education

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

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Access

MS PowerPoint

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 CCA (Customer, Care & Aftersales) 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 improvements, innovation, automation, AI 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and implement projects related to innovation, productivity, automation and AI (artificial intelligence)
• 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 an 8 or 12 month term starting Winter 2026
• 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.