2027 Winter Co-op - CCA Manufacturing Engineering

General Motors; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation available

Job summary

General Motors Canada is seeking a CCA Manufacturing Engineering Co-op in Oshawa to drive capital and operating projects, from automation to AI, while ensuring safety and cost control. You will support process improvements in the assembly area and troubleshoot equipment concerns.

Applicants must be enrolled in a coop program, able to work full-time in Canada for 8 or 12 months starting January 2027, and willing to operate in a plant environment with shift work, weekends, and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Pursuit of a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, Mechatronics, Controls, Systems, Automotive or equivalent.
• Eligible to work full-time (40 hours/week) in Canada for an 8 or 12 month term starting January 2027.
• Willing to work in a plant environment with shift work, weekends, and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement projects related to innovation, productivity, automation and AI.
• Develop a proactive safety culture and engage team members in safety processes.
• Support Global Manufacturing System standards and maintenance planning.
• Review shift notes, safety events, and near-misses; participate in planning meetings.
• Create purchase carts for small projects and assist in weekend/shutdown work planning.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (3rd/4th year) in Mechanical

Manufacturing

Electrical

Mechatronics

Controls

Systems

Automotive

Materials

Job description

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) degree in one of the following areas: Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, Mechatronics, Controls, Systems, Automotive, Materials or equivalent.
• Eligible to work full-time (40 hours per week) in Canada and for and 8 or 12 month term starting January 2027
• 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 PROGRAM AND MEET THE PROGRAM'S ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS. ALL STUDENTS MUST ALSO BE LEGALLY ENTITLED TO WORK IN CANADA.

The salary range for this role is $4264- $4784 CAD. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

THIS JOB IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR RELOCATIONS BENEFITS. ANY RELOCATION COSTS WOULD BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SELECTED CANDIDATE.

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

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

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