2027 Summer Intern - Manufacturing Industrial Engineer

General Motors; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Job summary

General Motors in Bowling Green, KY seeks an Industrial Engineer intern to analyze manufacturing operations and influence layout, staffing, materials and facilities. You will work closely with supervisors and mentors to develop actionable recommendations that can impact efficiency and costs on the shop floor.

You will work full-time, 40 hours per week, in a plant environment, applying critical thinking, communication, and teamwork to support project execution and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Pursuit of a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering.
• Must be graduating between August 2027 and June 2029.
• Able to work full-time, 40 hours per week.
• Willing to work in a plant environment.

Responsibilities

• Confirms or recommends changes to layouts, labor control and/or material control
• Assists in developing accurate methods and optimum operation layout
• Makes operation descriptions and performs calculations to complete studies

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Job description

Job Description

The Team

At General Motors we strive for a culture of excellence. We act with integrity. We are driven by ingenuity and innovation. We have the courage to do and say what's difficult. Each of us takes accountability for results, drives for continued efficiencies and has the tenacity to win.

What You'll Do

We are seeking Industrial Engineer interns to do hands-on work that would potentially add directly to the bottom line of our culture and our company. You would be responsible for analyzing the efficiency of manufacturing operations and changes related to personnel, material, machines and facilities. Work involves leadership ability, critical thinking and communication skills. Makes decisions with mentorship from supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Confirms or recommends changes to layouts, labor control and/o ur material control
• Frequent contact with others outside the work group
• Assists in developing accurate methods and optimum operation layout
• Makes operation descriptions and performs the vital calculations to complete studies and change routines or other systems of labor and material control

Required Qualifications

• Pursuit of a Bachelor's degree in one of the following areas: Industrial Engineering
• Must be graduating between August 202 7 and June 202 9
• Able to work full - time, 40 hours per week
• Must be w illing 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
• 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

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.

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.
• Each successful candidate will be offered an onsite role at a specific location. Candidate location preferences are considered but cannot be guaranteed.

Job Location

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

• Bowling Green, KY
• Detroit, MI
• Flint, MI
• Fort Wayne, IN
• Grand Rapids, MI
• Kansas City, KS
• Romulus, MI
• Spring Hill, MI
• Lansing, MI
• Marion , IN
• Wentzville, MO

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role.

Benefits Overview

• GM will provide a one-time lump sum taxable stipend payment to eligible students selected for the 2027 Student Program - to help facilitate administration of relocation benefits

Start dates

Start dates for this internship role are May 24 th and June 14 th of 2027.

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 (U.S.)

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but