Industrial Engineering Co-op - Manufacturing Optimizer

General Motors Company; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors is seeking Industrial Engineer Co-ops to perform hands-on analysis of manufacturing operations, focusing on layouts, labor, material, machines, and facilities. You will apply leadership, critical thinking, and strong communication to help improve efficiency and bottom-line results across plant environments.

Responsibilities include confirming or recommending layout changes, assisting in developing methods, and performing calculations to support labor and material control.

Qualifications

• Pursuit of a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering.
• Must be graduating between December 2027 and May 2030.
• Able to work full-time, 40 hours per week.
• Willing to work in a plant environment.
• Must be enrolled in a co-op program through Kettering University or Rochester Institute of Technology.

Responsibilities

• Confirms or recommends changes to layouts, labor control and/or material control
• Assists in developing accurate methods and optimum operation layout
• Makes operation descriptions and performs calculations to complete studies

Skills

Leadership

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Co-op enrollment (Kettering University or Rochester Institute of Technology)

Job description

General Motors is seeking Industrial Engineer Co-ops to perform hands-on analysis of manufacturing operations, focusing on layouts, labor, material, machines, and facilities. You will apply leadership, critical thinking, and strong communication to help improve efficiency and bottom-line results across plant environments.

Responsibilities include confirming or recommending layout changes, assisting in developing methods, and performing calculations to support labor and material control.