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General Motors 2025 Summer Intern – Manufacturing Paint Process Engineer in Wentzville, Missouri
Job Description
GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.
*Work Arrangement: *
Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to their assigned plant on a full-time basis.
What You’ll Do:
Our plants are the groundwork for GM and a place of innovation. We need paint process engineer interns to utilize their creativity and innovation to develop efficiencies in material flow and support and define implementation of new processes and equipment. These tasks would teach you 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, so you may develop and support safety protocols. There is a high level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and difficult.
Responsibilities may include:
Ensure that assembly processes are maintained to run effectively for engine manufacturing
Work with other team members on problem solving and continuous improvement initiatives daily
Collaborating with hourly and salaried employees
Problem-solve (analyze data, determine root causes, develop implementation plans) and resolve issues which are affecting assembly, quality or throughput
Actively identify & pursue opportunities to improve operations by reducing cost, reducing energy usage, improve quality, etc.
Collaborate with production and maintenance personnel
Resolve issues, implement improvements, and communicate status & opportunities, etc.
Proposes and evaluates the processes for equipment in production areas
Provides technical support for manufacturing operations
Coordinates input from internal/external customers to better understand customer needs and/or perceptions
Keeps abreast of current product developments and trends in areas of expertise
Actively identifies new areas for learning and takes advantage of learning opportunities
Able to assign work to small or large groups of employees
Specific physical requirements of the position include the ability to:
Walk and stand for prolonged periods of time.
Read standardized work instructions, operate machines and tools, and perform quality inspections.
Promptly detect and respond to safety instructions, alarms, and signals.
Wear personal protective equipment, for example: safety glasses, gloves, hats, ear plugs, and safety shoes.
Work in a loud manufacturing environment that is not climate controlled (conditions can be hot or cold).
Frequently and repetitively bend, twist, kneel, crouch and reach to perform work.
Lift or carry materials weighing up to 15 pounds and periodically carry or lift materials weighing up to 40 lbs.
Occasionally sit, climb (including ladders and lifts) and drive vehicles and equipment.
Job Location
We have opportunities available in the locations below for this role. Please indicate in your application which of these locations you are interested in.
Arlington, TX
Lansing, MI
Spring Hill, TN
Wentzville, MO
Additional Job Description
Required *Qualifications: *
Pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas: Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Controls Engineering, Controls Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering/Materials Science and Manufacturing Engineering
Must be graduating between December 2025 and May 2028
Able to work fulltime, 40 hours per week during the summer months
Willing to work in a plant environment
What will give you a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):
Prior internship experience
Outstanding interpersonal and relationship management skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with varying levels of the organization
Excellent written and verbal 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 that is customer-centric
Excellent project management skills and the proven ability to manage multiple projects at any given
Start dates for this internship role are May and *June of 2025. *
Compensation:
The salary range for this role is $4,000 - $4,900 monthly, dependent upon class status and degree.
GM will provide a one-time lump sum taxable stipend payment to eligible students selected for the 2025 Student Program.
What you’ll get from us (Benefits) :
Paid US GM Holidays
GM Family First Vehicle Discount Program
Result-based potential for growth within GM
Intern events to network with company leaders and peers
About GM
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
Why Join Us
We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
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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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