Manufacturing – EXCEL Intern – Welding Engineer
About GM
We’re dedicated to achieving our vision of a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion. We are looking for people who are passionate about helping us create safer, better and more sustainable solutions for personal mobility. Our bold vision won’t happen overnight, but just as we transformed how the world moved in the last century, we are committed to transforming how we move today and in the future.
Why Join Us?
Our culture focuses on building diverse and inclusive teams, where we embrace differences and unique perspectives, so you can contribute to your fullest potential as you pursue your career. Our locations feature a variety of work environments, including open workspaces and virtual connection platforms to inspire innovation, productivity and flexible collaboration. We are proud to support our employees through competitive benefit offerings and beyond through giving back to our communities.
Responsibilities
Provide welding engineering support to the Body production organization.
• Knowledge of joining processes that may include:
o Welding processes – spot, mig, plasma, laser welding
o Aluminum Spot welding
o Sealer & Adhesive Vehicle requirements
o Clinch & Rivet Applications
o Drawn Arc Stud Welding
o Projection weld nut welding
• Maintain, implement and continuously improve process control methods for the body shop welding, fastening, sealing & adhesive applications to include:
• Provide plant floor troubleshooting, training and problem solving to root cause analysis
• Propose and evaluate manufacturing processes and equipment for assigned areas
• Be a technical resource for manufacturing engineers, skilled trades and production teams
• Process validation experience with new equipment build, installation and start-up
• Knowledge of computer software as it pertains to the manufacturing process
• Provide a safe work environment & comply with all policies
• Work with engineering & production teams for quality, warranty & cost improvement activities
• Coordinate input from internal/external customers to meet customer needs and/or perceptions
Qualifications
• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Weld Engineering from an accredited college or university
• Must have a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Preferred graduation date: Spring 2021, Fall 2021, Spring 2022, Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023
• Able to work fulltime, 40 hours per week
Desired Characteristics
• Prior internship experience in automotive, technology or manufacturing!
• Demonstrated leadership in field of study, extracurricular activities or service organizations
• Able to work independently and with a team
• Holds themselves and others accountable for demonstrating GMs values and cultural behaviors. Models GM behaviors and creates a winning culture
• 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 collaboration 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/self-directed
• Evidence of strong character with integrity, honesty, accountability and trust
• Consistently demonstrates innovative thinking and problem-solving skills that is customer-centric
• Desire to work in a plant environment
• Ability to work any shift
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.