Colibrium Additive US Manufacturing / Supply Chain Co-op - Spring 2027

Y99000 General Electric Company; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

GE Aerospace in West Chester is seeking a Manufacturing / Supply Chain Co‑op to contribute to the assembly of additive printers. You will learn modern manufacturing methods, support fixture design, and help drive quality and safety on the shop floor.

You will apply Lean and Six Sigma concepts to improve productivity, delivery, and process stability while collaborating with cross‑functional teams and suppliers. This internship offers hands‑on experience in state‑of‑the‑art additive technology.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Mechanical, Electrical, Materials, Computer Science or related STEM field.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale without rounding.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship; background check and drug screen required.

Responsibilities

• Learn state-of-the-art manufacturing methods and apply them to router/work instruction development.
• Support additive printer assembly and fixture/tooling design for manufacturing.
• Maintain quality through DFx findings, risk assessment and corrective actions.
• Promote safe work conditions and EHS improvements.
• Apply Lean and Six Sigma to improve productivity and on-time delivery.
• Assist with supplier delivery tracking and KPI monitoring.

Skills

CAD tools

Python

MATLAB

Spotfire

Data analysis

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in STEM

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

Python

MATLAB

Spotfire

Job description

Job Description Summary Manufacturing / Supply Chain Co‑op: In this role you will be responsible for key elements of shop‑floor industrialization and continuous improvement for the assembly of Additive Printers. Job Description Manufacturing / Supply Chain Co‑op: In this role you will be responsible for key elements of shop‑floor industrialization and continuous improvement for the assembly of Additive Printers.

Essential Responsibilities

• Learn and understand state-of-the-art methods of manufacturing, including how they are reflected in routers, work instructions, and in-process inspection points
• Support manufacturing processes for additive printer assembly, including assembly fixture/tooling design
• Maintain high-quality standards via risk assessment, root cause analysis, corrective action, including NC follow-up, assembly error‑proofing, and closure of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) findings
• Ensure safe work conditions via Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) initiatives, including safe design and use of fixtures, tooling, and material handling methods
• Learn and apply Lean and Six Sigma principles to drive productivity, on‑time delivery, process capability, and stable operations in our increasingly complex and demanding environment, including inventory and material handling strategy improvements
• Support delivery efforts for sourced components by working with suppliers while building project management skills and business acumen, including Key Performance Indicators (KPI) tracking to monitor performance and drive actions

Qualifications/Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s of Master’s Degree program at an accredited university. Degrees focused on Mechanical, Electrical, Material Sciences, Computer Sciences or other relevant STEM majors.
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA off a 4.0 scale without rounding.
• Eligibility Requirements: Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this opening.

Desired Characteristics

• Passion for technology and additive manufacturing: Strong commitment to a career in technology and an aptitude for additive manufacturing.
• Additive knowledge: Working knowledge of additive manufacturing technologies and applications (coursework, labs, projects, or internships).
• Problem‑solving mindset: Demonstrated problem‑solving skills and curiosity to understand unfamiliar technical areas (materials behavior, process controls, printability, etc.). Familiarity with statistics or design of experiments is a plus.
• Data and software skills: Exposure to CAD tools (e.g., NX, SolidWorks, or similar); Experience with Python, MATLAB, Spotfire, or similar tools for data analysis and visualization.
• Systems and hardware interest: Interest in hands‑on work with machines, test setups, sensors, and instrumentation.
• Communication and teamwork: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts and collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits Compensation

• Compensation: Pay rates for this position begin at $24/hour and increase for each undergraduate year completed; graduate students may be eligible for higher rates based on experience and program guidelines.
• Relocation support: Relocation support and housing assistance are available for those who relocate to a new city for this internship, in accordance with program policy.
• Professional development: Exposure to state‑of‑the‑art additive technology, mentoring from experienced engineers, and opportunities to build skills relevant to future roles in GE’s engineering development programs.
• This role requires access to U.S. export‑controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable‑suspicion drug and alcohol testing. Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

At GE Aerospace, we invent the future of flight, lift people up, and bring them home safely. We are a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. At GE Aerospace, respect for people is core to our culture and commitment to FLIGHT DECK, our proprietary lean operating model. We attract, develop, and retain industry-leading talent from all backgrounds and cultivate communities where people are respected and empowered to reach their fullest potential. For the people of GE Aerospace, their work isn't just a job. It's their passion and purpose. We work and win as one team, accountable to each other and our customers, and we are always finding a better way to climb higher together. We were meant to fly.