Engineering/Manufacturing Co-op Fall 2027 - Decatur, AL

RippleMatch Inc.; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing & relocation assistance

Professional development & leadership"

Job summary

GE Appliances invites highly motivated engineering students to join our Fall 2027 co-op program in Decatur, AL. You will gain real-world manufacturing experience across shop operations, process engineering, and global supply chain management while supporting refrigeration initiatives.

The Fall 2027 Co-op runs Aug 16, 2027 to Dec 10, 2027, with housing and relocation assistance available. You will collaborate on projects, lead teams, develop process improvements, and network with leaders through

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited university pursuing a bachelor’s degree or better in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical Engineering or related disciplines.
• May 2028 or later graduation date.
• Cumulative GPA ≥3.0 (out of 4.0).
• Willing to explore all sides of Supply Chain.

Responsibilities

• Set goals and objectives for your co-op rotation with your assignment leader.
• Lead teams across multiple levels of the business through influencing.
• Develop and demonstrate analytical approach to problem solving.
• Travel may be required: 0% - 10% depending on role.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering

Job description

GE Appliances, a Haier company, is looking for highly motivated engineering students to join our Supply Chain/Manufacturing co-op program. Jumpstart your future in a co-op program that will help you uncover your potential for leadership, develop your skills, and follow your interest in manufacturing and operations. Our co-ops gain real world manufacturing experience to help them compete for leadership programs or full-time direct hire positions after graduation. Supply Chain co-ops have the unique opportunity to participate on committees at Appliance Park that focus on recycling, volunteerism, & social events. Our co-ops will also have the opportunity to network with leaders in the business and attend various professional development sessions.
Co-ops at this location will be supporting refrigeration. Assignments are in a variety of disciplines such as shop operations, process engineering, advanced manufacturing engineering, global supply chain management, quality, sourcing, materials management, and manufacturing management. GE Appliances co-ops work in a team environment to complete projects and/or duties designated by their assignment leader.

TheFall2027Co-op runs fromAugust16, 2027–December10,2027, and is based in Decatur, AL. Housing and relocationassistanceis available.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Set goals &objectivesfor your co-op rotation with your assignmentleader
• Lead teams across multiple levels of the business through influencing
• Use initiative to find and develop processimprovements
• Assistyour team with development and execution of projectideas
• Develop anddemonstrateanalytical approach to problemsolving
• Demonstrate the ability to workindependently
• Set regular feedback sessions with your assignmentleader
• Travel required: 0% - 10% (depending on role)
• Hours & Weekends: Some overtime & Saturdays may be required depending onrole
• Start and end times vary depending ondepartmentand role you areassigned. All roles are on1st(day shift may begin anytime between 5:30 AM - 8:00 AM).
• Reliable transportation to and from work daily isrequired
• Housing & Relocationassistanceavailable

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited university pursuing a bachelor’s degree or better in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical Engineering (or related degrees) or Supply Chain Management, Operations Management (or related degrees)
• May2028or later graduation date
• Cumulative GPA >=3.0 (out of 4.0)
• Must be willing to explore all sides of Supply Chain (i.e., Manufacturing, Sourcing, Supplier Quality/ Quality, Materials, Total Productive Maintenance, Lean, Distribution, Fulfillment, Consumer Operations, Advanced Manufacturing)
• Legal authorization to work in the country/region where the business is
  hiring isrequired. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now, nor in the future, for this position.

Desired Qualifications

• PreviousCo-op/Intern workexperience
• Successful candidates will havedemonstratedleadership roles on campus or in the community.
• Demonstrated analytical approach to problem solving, initiative,strong communicationskills, effective team skills and coursework or related experience in their major field of study.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

GE Appliances offersa great workenvironment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Appliances 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 Appliances is a trust-based organization. It isimportantwe offer our employees the flexibility they need to do their best work while balancing the needs of the business and individuals. When you join GEA, you will have the opportunity to work with your leader to create a flexible work arrangement that balances the needs of the individual, team, and organization.