Job Description

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Job Description

Rochester is looking for these types of roles for Spring/Fall 2021: Controls Engineering Co-op, Mechanical Engineering Co-op, Electrical Engineering Co-op, and Quality Engineering Co-op. Tonawanda is looking for these types of roles for Spring/Fall 2021: Industrial Engineering Co-op. Please see all 5 job descriptions below.

Manufacturing Controls Engineering Co-Op

Our plants are the groundwork for GM and a hotbed of innovation. We need a controls engineering co-op to assist maintenance personnel in operation and maintenance of specialist equipment. As a controls engineer co-op you would be accountable for controls engineering and electrical support for engine programs. These tasks would teach you electrical root causing analysis and problem solving as well as leadership skills to provide technical support and direction to support personnel/skilled trades within the organization. Quality and safety are extremely meaningful to us, so enforcing safe work practices is the highest priority as well as implementing objectives for ergonomics, health/safety and housekeeping. This means that you would have to investigate system and equipment problems and provide technical input in problem resolution.

Responsibilities:

* Leads electrical projects including new, operations improvements, and periodic repair and replacement.
* Participates in functional area plant meetings and related activities to represent engineering and to assist in reaching the plant's performance goals.
* Develops cost estimates, investment forecasts, business cases, appropriation requests and plans for minor project activity
* Utilizes statistical methods for continuous improvement on plant systems
* Develops and monitors planning timetables and projects schedules
* Coordinates and communicates the development of changes to improve conditions for the assembly process
* Programming of manufacturing technology
* Analyzes product, process and technology to figure out the best methods of manufacture
* Assists in the design and building of tools and equipment or recommends improvements to existing processes

Manufacturing Electrical Engineer Co-Op

At General Motors we strive for a culture of excellence. We act with integrity. We are driven by ingenuity and innovation. We have the courage to do and say what's difficult. Each of us takes accountability for results, drives for continued efficiencies and has the tenacity to win.

We are seeking Manufacturing Electrical Engineer Co-ops to do hands-on work that would have the opportunity to add directly to the bottom line of our culture and our company. You will have many responsibilities and accountabilities like control systems engineering and electrical support for programs. You will learn how to lead electrical projects for several different areas of the plant including operations improvements, new and replacement programs. This is a hands-on position in which you may work with periodic repairs and to provide technical support and direction to support personnel/skilled trades.

Responsibilities:

* Investigates system and equipment problems and provides technical guidance in problem resolution
* Develops cost estimates, investment forecasts, business cases, appropriation requests and plans for minor project activity
* Coordinates with area manufacturing engineers on process and equipment planning, including model change, throughput, sourcing, etc.
* Supports GMS and Quality Network implementation initiatives
* Utilizes statistical methods for continuous improvement on plant systems
* Implements safe work practices as the highest priority and implements objectives for ergonomics, health/safety and housekeeping
* Maintains good working relationships with peers, hourly employees, union, management, supplier community and collaborates with vital support functions outside of the assembly plant
* Develops and supervises planning timetables and projects schedules
* Coordinates and communicates the development of changes to improve conditions for the assembly process
* Conducts electrical root cause analysis and problem solving
* Programming of manufacturing technology
* Analyzes product, process and technology to figure out best methods of manufacture
* Assists in the design and building of tools and equipment or recommends improvements to existing processes
* Assists maintenance personnel in operation and maintenance of niche equipment

Manufacturing Industrial Engineer Co-Op

At General Motors we strive for a culture of excellence. We act with integrity. We are driven by ingenuity and innovation. We have the courage to do and say what's difficult. Each of us takes accountability for results, drives for continued efficiencies and has the tenacity to win.

We are seeking Industrial Engineer Co-ops to do hands-on work that would have the opportunity to add directly to the bottom line of our culture and our company. You would be responsible for the analyzing efficiency of manufacturing operations and changes related to personnel, material, machines and facilities. Work involves leadership ability, critical thinking and communication skill as well as exercises independent determinations with mentorship from supervisors.

Responsibilities:

* Confirms or recommends changes to layouts, labor control and/or material control
* Frequent contact with others outside the work group
* Assists in developing accurate methods and optimum operation layout
* Makes operation descriptions and performs the vital calculations to complete studies and change routines or other systems of labor and material control

Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer Co-Op

At General Motors we strive for a culture of excellence. We act with integrity. We are driven by ingenuity and innovation. We have the courage to do and say what's difficult. Each of us takes accountability for results, drives for continued efficiencies and has the tenacity to win.

We are seeking Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer Co-ops to do hands-on work that could add directly to the bottom line of our culture and our company. You will have many responsibilities and accountabilities, like mechanical support for programs. You will learn how to lead mechanical projects for several different areas of the plant including operations improvements and new and replacement programs. This is a hands-on position in which you may work with periodic repairs and to provide technical support and direction to support personnel/skilled trades.

Responsibilities:

* Mechanical root cause analysis and problem solving
* Analyze product, process and technology to figure out the best methods of manufacture
* Assist in the design and building of tools and equipment or recommends improvements to existing processes
* Assist maintenance personnel in operation and maintenance of specialized equipment
* Troubleshoot special maintenance and equipment problems
* Coordinate machinery upgrade projects

Manufacturing Quality Co-Op

At GM, we have a relentless desire to win and do it with integrity. This has a direct effect on quality of our vehicles and our work. Our manufacturing facilities are the rock bed of our business, and we look to uphold quality in everything we do! Our Manufacturing Quality Analysts Co-Ops are responsible for supporting a fast response, reliability testing, analysis and general problem-solving skills and processes. You would ensure that product and process changes are detailed in the appropriate systems for future use.

Responsibilities:

* Provide technical support and oversight to ensure effective quality control systems are in place and adhered to
* Engage and support resources to assist in root cause identification
* Perform layered audits and address non-conformances
* Effectively address and respond to customer concerns via problem solving and local procedures
* Initiate and monitor containment efforts
* Collect, analyze and react to data regarding First Time Quality
* Ensure compliance to processes and GMS requirements
* May handle site audit requirements and Built in Quality certification process

Additional Job Description

Qualifications:

* Currently pursuing a bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering/Electrical Engineering Technology, Controls Engineering, and Industrial Engineering
* Must have a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale
* Able to work fulltime, 40 hours per week
* Willing to work in a plant environment
* Enrolled in a co-op program at your university
* Able to work at least 1 co-op rotation that lasts for 20+ weeks
* Graduates between fall 2021 - Fall 2025

Desired skills:

* Proven leadership in field of study, extracurricular activities and/or service organizations
* Can work independently and with a team
* Outstanding interpersonal and relationship management skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with varying levels of the organization as needed
* Oral and written communication skills with the ability to distill complex subjects to a wider audience
* Emerging partnership and teamwork skills and ability to learn from and share knowledge with co-workers in a fast-paced environment
* High level of integrity, ability to deal with ambiguity, takes initiative/proactive
* Evidence of strong character with integrity, honesty, accountability and trust
* Consistently demonstrates innovative thinking and problem-solving skills that is customer-centric
* Strong leadership skills, to guide project teams through planning, execution and insight phases
* Strong critical thinking and analytical skills, especially the ability to synthesize large amounts of data involving multiple variables into comprehensive, applicable insights
* Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, managing timelines and goals
* Willingness to ask questions, take initiative and be resourceful and inventive
* Deliver new and creative solutions to sophisticated problems

Student Housing is available to candidates who meet eligibility requirements.

PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU DO NOT NEED SPONSORSHIP TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. WE ARE UNABLE TO CONSIDER CANDIDATES WHO REQUIRE SPONSORSHIP.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.



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