ICE Assembly Process Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)

Motorsport Network, LLC; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

GM Performance Power Units in Concord, NC offers an ICE Assembly Process Engineering Intern role onsite for Summer 2027. You will document how processes and departments interact, identify standardization opportunities, and support engineering operations and manufacturing projects on the floor and in documentation.

The internship provides exposure to Atlas Copco tooling, torque processes, and assembly technology while you gain hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment and collaborate

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited engineering program.
• Willingness to learn new systems, processes, and manufacturing technologies.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Help with process mapping and flow charts.
• Document how Engineering, Assembly, Quality, Supply Chain interact.
• Help with ECN process documentation and tracking.
• Update/create work instructions and process documentation.
• Spend time on the floor learning current assembly and manufacturing processes.
• Help identify gaps, bottlenecks, or areas for improvement.
• Assist with continuous improvement projects.
• Help organize engineering/manufacturing documentation.
• Assist with IFS/ERP data entry and process-related updates.
• Help collect and organize production/process data.
• Help create and maintain process diagrams.
• Sit in on cross-functional meetings and track action items.
• Support smaller engineering/manufacturing projects as they come up.
• Work with Atlas Copco tools and software used within Assembly.
• Help with setup, documentation, and organization related to Atlas Copco tooling.
• Assist with Avantguard Tool / Avantguard Screen, tool configurations, process monitoring, and related assembly support.
• Help document how Atlas Copco tools are being used within the assembly process and identify areas for standardization or improvement.
• Help support torque tool/process setup and documentation as needed.
• Other tasks as needed.

Skills

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Education

Pursuing Mechanical Engineering

Pursuing Manufacturing Engineering

Pursuing Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD

SmartDraw

Visio

ERP systems

Atlas Copco tooling

Job description

GM Performance Power Units - Concord, NC
ICE Assembly Process Engineering Intern - Onsite
Date of Internship: Summer 2027

Job Summary: GM Performance Power Units is seeking an intern to support our ICE Assembly team in Concord, NC. The intern will help document how processes and departments interact, identify opportunities for standardization and improvement, and support engineering operations and manufacturing projects. Responsibilities may include creating and updating work instructions, process flow diagrams, and additional documentation, assisting with ECN documentation, organizing production data, supporting IFS/ERP updates, and tracking project action items. The role will also provide exposure to Atlas Copco tooling, torque processes, and assembly technology while allowing the intern to gain hands‑on experience within a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Help with process mapping and flow charts.
• Document how Engineering, Assembly, Quality, Supply Chain, and other departments interact.
• Help with ECN process documentation and tracking.
• Update/create work instructions and process documentation.
• Spend time on the floor learning current assembly and manufacturing processes.
• Help identify gaps, bottlenecks, or areas where processes could be improved.
• Assist with continuous improvement projects.
• Help organize engineering/manufacturing documentation.
• Assist with IFS/ERP data entry and process-related updates.
• Help collect and organize production/process data.
• Help create and maintain process diagrams.
• Sit in on cross‑functional meetings and help track action items and follow‑ups.
• Support smaller engineering/manufacturing projects as they come up.
• Work with Atlas Copco tools and software used within Assembly.
• Help with setup, documentation, and organization related to Atlas Copco tooling.
• Assist with Avantguard Tool / Avantguard Screen, tool configurations, process monitoring, and related assembly support.
• Help document how Atlas Copco tools are being used within the assembly process and Identify areas that could be standardized or improved.
• Help support torque tool/process setup and documentation as needed.
• Other tasks as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Controls & Systems Engineering, Engineering Technology, or similar majors.
• Comfortable working in both an office and manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to learn new systems, processes, and manufacturing technologies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Collaboration: Works effectively with internal teams and external partners.
• Adaptability: Responds effectively to evolving business needs and opportunities.
• Growth mindset.
• Ability to handle multiple projects independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CAD, SmartDraw, Visio, ERP systems, or manufacturing software.
• Experience with Atlas Copco tooling or torque tools.
• Interest in manufacturing, controls, automation, process improvement, or assembly.
• Basic understanding of engineering drawings and manufacturing processes.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and move in diverse operational environments, including race shops, arenas, and commercial facilities.
• Comfortable working in variable environmental conditions, including loud, high‑traffic, or high‑pressure environments.

Why Join Us

You’ll help support a team developing a next‑generation Formula 1 power unit, working alongside professionals who value precision, creativity, and a constant drive to improve. Interns will have the unique opportunity to work on a team poised to showcase American engineering excellence on the global Formula 1 stage.

Please note: GM Performance Power Units and all affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity employer(s). Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information regarding the EEOC, please visit https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Only direct hires need apply to or inquire about job postings at GM Performance Power Units. We are not accepting calls, resumes or applications from recruiting firms at this time.