Engineering/Manufacturing Co-op Fall 2027 - LaFayette, GA

RippleMatch Inc.; LaFayette (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing assistance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

GE Appliances, a Haier company, invites engineering students to join a Fall 2027 Co-op in Lafayette, GA, focused on Supply Chain and Manufacturing. You will rotate across shop operations, process/advanced manufacturing engineering, global supply chain, quality, sourcing, and materials management while contributing to projects under assignment leaders.

The program runs August 16, 2027 to December 10, 2027, with housing and relocation assistance for eligible students.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited university pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical Engineering or related fields.
• Cumulative GPA >= 3.0 (4.0 scale) and graduation May 2028 or later.
• Willing to explore all sides of Supply Chain including manufacturing, sourcing, quality, and distribution.

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.
• Assist your team with development and execution of project ideas.
• Travel 0%–10%, depending on role. Some overtime or Saturdays may be required.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Electrical Engineering or related

GPA 3.0 or higher

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 ovens/ranges. 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–December 10, 2027, and is based in Lafayette, GA. Housing and relocationassistanceis availablefor eligible students.

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 ishiringisrequired. 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.