General Motors Hiring for Manufacturing Engineering Co-op (Winter 2022) at Oshawa, ON Full Time

In theroleof Manufacturing Engineering Co-op based out of the Oshawa Assembly Plant,you willget the chance toprocure, manage, install, and validate capital and operating projects. Projects range from process design improvements to new equipment with a focus on safety, cost, and schedule.Also, you will initiate, and support process improvements related to the assembly processin your assigned area.You will perform troubleshooting of various equipment such as VDL’s, conveyance, and lift assists.

Key Responsibilities

Develop a proactive safety culture by engaging team members and peers in our safety processes

Understood and effective use of Global Manufacturing System

Respond to Production needs, andrequests for CI

Review details with maintenance and production ofany issues over previous shifts

Create general shopping carts for small projects

Participatein weekend and shutdown work planning meetings

Review safety significant events, and safety messages

Review shift notes

Compliance training – Hot Work, Confined Space, First Aid CPR, Rigging, and Electrical Safe Work Practices

Identify ways to eliminate waste in the areas of quality, scrap, uptime, energy,etc

Support Global Manufacturing Systemstandards including Maintenance Level 4/5 Board,Business Plan Deployment, and Workplace Organization

Report near misses

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications

Enrolled in a Mechanical/Manufacturing/Electrical/Mechatronic/Controls/Systems Engineering, or Business/Commerce degree program and in your 3rd/4th/Master year of study

Eligible to work full-time (40 hours per week) in Canada, and for a 8-12 month term (2-3 consecutive semesters) starting January 2022

Strong leadership, interpersonal, and written/verbal communication skills

Demonstrates initiative with the ability to plan and execute tasks

Possess strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills

Fundamental digital literacy including proven understanding of MS Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint

Highly adaptable with the ability to work independently with little supervision while collaborating within a team environment

• Must be proficient with the English language

Preferred Qualifications

Prior manufacturing experience, knowledge of production environments, and in automotive industry are considered assets

Previous supervisory, or team leading experience

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.

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 volunteeropportunities.

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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities. Should you be contacted by General Motors of Canada, please advise if you require accommodation. General Motors of Canada values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.