Junior Paint Process Engineer: Innovate, Improve & Troubleshoot

General Motors; Wentzville (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation benefits

Health and wellbeing benefits

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a Paint Process Engineer Intern to develop efficiencies in material flow and support the implementation of new processes and equipment at our manufacturing sites. The role emphasizes root-cause analysis, problem solving, and leadership skills to guide maintenance and operations teams.

The internship requires a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field with graduation between December 2026 and June 2027, and full-time availability (40 hours/week) in an onsite

Qualifications

• Pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in one of the specified engineering fields.
• Must be graduating between December 2026 and June 2027.
• Able to work fulltime, 40 hours per week.
• Must be willing to work in a plant environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain assembly processes for engine manufacturing efficiency.
• Collaborate with team members on problem solving and CI initiatives.
• Analyze data to identify root causes and implement improvements.
• Identify opportunities to reduce cost, energy usage, and improve quality.
• Provide technical support for manufacturing operations.

Skills

Problem solving

Leadership potential

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Electrical Engineering Technology / Controls Engineering / Controls Systems Engineering / Industrial Engineering / Materials Engineering/Materials Science and Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

General Motors is seeking a Paint Process Engineer Intern to develop efficiencies in material flow and support the implementation of new processes and equipment at our manufacturing sites. The role emphasizes root-cause analysis, problem solving, and leadership skills to guide maintenance and operations teams.

The internship requires a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field with graduation between December 2026 and June 2027, and full-time availability (40 hours/week) in an onsite