2025 Summer Intern - Manufacturing Paint Process Engineer

$48,000 - $58,800/Yr

General Motors - Wentzville, MO

Full-time - Intern

Wentzville, MO

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Paint Process Engineer Intern role at General Motors (GM) is designed for students pursuing a Bachelor's degree in engineering fields. This internship provides an opportunity to work onsite at GM plants, focusing on developing efficiencies in material flow and implementing new processes and equipment. Interns will gain hands-on experience in root cause analysis, problem-solving, and leadership while ensuring quality and safety in manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Collaborate with hourly and salaried employees.
• Analyze data, determine root causes, develop implementation plans, and resolve issues affecting assembly, quality, or throughput.
• Identify and pursue opportunities to improve operations by reducing costs, energy usage, and improving quality.
• Collaborate with production and maintenance personnel to resolve issues and implement improvements.
• Propose and evaluate processes for equipment in production areas.
• Provide technical support for manufacturing operations.
• Coordinate input from internal/external customers to better understand customer needs and perceptions.
• Keep abreast of current product developments and trends in areas of expertise.

Requirements

• Pursuit of a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Controls Engineering, Controls Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering/Materials Science, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Must be graduating between December 2025 and May 2028.
• Able to work full-time, 40 hours per week during the summer months.
• Willing to work in a plant environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Prior internship experience.
• Outstanding interpersonal and relationship management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Emerging partnership and collaboration skills.
• High level of integrity and ability to deal with ambiguity.
• Evidence of strong character with integrity, honesty, accountability, and trust.
• Consistently demonstrates innovative thinking that is customer-centric.
• Excellent project management skills.

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