2025 Co-Op - Manufacturing Industrial Engineer

$48,000 - $58,800/Yr

General Motors - Buffalo, NY

Full-time - Intern

Buffalo, NY

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

At General Motors, we strive for a culture of excellence, driven by integrity, ingenuity, and innovation. We are seeking Industrial Engineer Co-ops who will engage in hands-on work that directly contributes to our company's success. The successful candidate will be responsible for analyzing the efficiency of manufacturing operations, focusing on personnel, material, machines, and facilities. This role requires a combination of leadership ability, critical thinking, and strong communication skills, with independent decision-making supported by supervisor mentorship. The Industrial Engineer Co-op will confirm or recommend changes to layouts, labor control, and material control. Frequent contact with individuals outside the work group is expected, as well as assisting in the development of accurate methods and optimal operation layouts. The role involves making operation descriptions and performing vital calculations to complete studies and implement changes to labor and material control systems. Specific physical requirements for this position include the ability to walk and stand for prolonged periods, read standardized work instructions, operate machines and tools, and perform quality inspections. The candidate must be able to promptly detect and respond to safety instructions, alarms, and signals, and wear personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, gloves, hats, ear plugs, and safety shoes. The work environment is a loud manufacturing setting that is not climate-controlled, with conditions that can be hot or cold. The role also requires frequent bending, twisting, kneeling, crouching, and reaching, as well as the ability to lift or carry materials weighing up to 15 pounds regularly and up to 40 pounds periodically. Occasional sitting, climbing (including ladders and lifts), and driving vehicles and equipment are also part of the job.

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 vital calculations to complete studies and change routines or other systems of labor and material control.

Requirements

• Pursuit of a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering.
• Must be graduating between December 2025 and May 2028.
• Able to work full-time, 40 hours per week.
• Willing to work in a plant environment.
• Enrolled in a co-op program at your university.

Nice-to-haves

• 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.
• 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 time.

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