2025 Summer Co-Op - Industrial Engineering

at  General Motors

ABOUT GM:

At General Motors we pride ourselves on designing, building and selling the world’s best vehicles. We are seeking a new generation of visionaries to help launch bold engineering and business initiatives, and shape new directions for General Motors. As an intern or co-op student working out of our headquarters, you will gain hands-on career specific experiences to maximize your real world potential.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Pursuit of a Bachelor’s (2nd and 3rd year students) degree in one of the following areas: Industrial Engineering
• Able to to work fulltime, 40 hours per week in Canada, and for 4, 8, 12 or 16-month term (1-4 consecutive semesters) starting May 2025
• Willing to work in a plant environment and flexible working hours (shift work, weekends, and overtime to meet business needs)

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU A COMPETITIVE EDGE (PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS):

• Prior manufacturing experience, knowledge of production environments, and in automotive industry
• AutoCAD would be an asset
  Sponsorship: GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

We have an ambitious assignment throughout the Oshawa Assembly Plant! During the work term, you will gain experience in the following areas:

• Direct labour, line balancing, layout and cost savings
• Indirect labour, line balancing, layout and efficiency analysis
• Special projects, labour savings, suggestion processing, and GMS worksho

THE ROLE:

This Industrial Engineering Co-Op Student will provide valuable experience and direct exposure to manufacturing operations in a high-tech environment. The Oshawa Assembly Plant has undergone major plant conversions, which has seen the introduction of the best available technology! Throughout our Manufacturing operations, we are using innovative ways to problem solve, and for the design of systems and process. We are a company that will give you responsibility, accountability, and a team environment that encourages involvement and critical thinking.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

We have an ambitious assignment throughout the Oshawa Assembly Plant! During the work term, you will gain experience in the following areas:

• Direct labour, line balancing, layout and cost savings
• Indirect labour, line balancing, layout and efficiency analysis
• Special projects, labour savings, suggestion processing, and GMS workshop

You will also learn skills of dealing with people, working under time constraints, design, and practical implementation of university learning.