2027 Summer Intern – Manufacturing Paint Process Engineer

General Motors; Arlington (TX); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Job summary

General Motors in Arlington, TX invites paint process engineer interns to develop efficiencies in material flow and implement new processes and equipment. These roles offer hands-on exposure to root-cause analysis, problem solving, and leadership while supporting safety and quality in a manufacturing setting.

Interns will work on process improvements, collaborate with production teams, and gain experience in coordinating with diverse staff.

Qualifications

• Pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas: Chemical, Electrical, Electrical Eng. Technology, Controls, Industrial, Materials, Manufacturing Engineering.
• Must be graduating between August 2027 and June 2029.
• Able to work full-time, 40 hours per week.
• Must be willing to work in a plant environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that assembly processes are maintained to run effectively for engine manufacturing.
• Collaborate with team members on problem solving and continuous improvement initiatives daily.
• Collaborate with hourly and salaried employees.
• Problem-solve (analyze data, determine root causes, develop implementation plans) and resolve issues affecting assembly, quality or throughput.
• Identify opportunities to improve operations by reducing cost, energy usage, and improving quality.
• Provide technical support for manufacturing operations.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (multiple disciplines)

Graduating Aug 2027–Jun 2029

Job description

What You’ll Do

Our plants are the groundwork for GM and a place of innovation. We need paint process engineer interns to utilize their creativity and innovation to develop efficiencies in material flow and support and define implementation of new processes and equipment. These tasks would teach you root causing analysis and problem solving as well as leadership skills to provide technical support and direction to support personnel/skilled trades within the organization. Quality and safety are extremely meaningful to us, so enforcing safe work practices is the highest priority, so you may develop and support safety protocols. There is a high level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and difficult.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that assembly processes are maintained to run effectively for engine manufacturing
• Work with other team members on problem solving and continuous improvement initiatives daily
• Collaborating with hourly and salaried employees
• Problem-solve (analyze data, determine root causes, develop implementation plans) and resolve issues which are affecting assembly, quality or throughput
• Actively identify & pursue opportunities to improve operations by reducing cost, reducing energy usage, improve quality, etc.
• Collaborate with production and maintenance personnel
• Resolve issues, implement improvements, and communicate status & opportunities, etc.
• Proposes and evaluates the processes for equipment in production areas
• Provides technical support for manufacturing operations
• Coordinates input from internal/external customers to better understand customer needs and/or perceptions
• Keeps abreast of current product developments and trends in areas of expertise
• Actively identifies new areas for learning and takes advantage of learning opportunities
• Able to assign work to small or large groups of employees

Required Qualifications

• Pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas: Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Controls Engineering, Controls Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering/Materials Science and Manufacturing Engineering
• Must be graduating between August 2027 and June 2029
• Able to work full-time, 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

Physical Requirements

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.

Immigration

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. 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 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 Locations

• Arlington, TX Fort Wayne, IN

Incentive

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

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