2025 Co-Op – Manufacturing Quality Engineer
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:
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 a Manufacturing Quality Engineer Co-Op student, you will gain hands-on career specific experiences to maximize your real-world potential.
Looking for a position that demonstrates your high level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and difficult? Our culture here at GM cultivates innovative thinking where we like to see things not as they are but as they could be. We also look to put quality and safety at the forefront of everything we do. As a Quality Engineer Co-Op student at GM, you would drive problem solving and resolutions based on data driven solutions to suppliers and internal customers. Your work would involve functioning as a technical liaison between production operations, engineering, suppliers, and supplier quality at a GM manufacturing plant. Responsibilities may include:
Interact with production and engineering on part measurement results to part print specifications to assure quality and reliability
Ensure effective containment and resolution to identified non-conforming product
Communicate emerging issues for responsible components daily to Quality Systems Manager
Coordinate repair, rework, and containment activities for identified spills
Validate supplier scrap
Work with PRR process on supplier related issues
Support the PTR Process by running PTR's and evaluating impact on the product / function
Support launch activities of new products
Support the implementation and effective adherence to all elements within GMS
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 location below for this role.
Tonawanda, NY
Additional Job Description
Required Qualifications:
Pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas: Mechanical Engineering, Quality Engineering, Material Sciences, Manufacturing Engineering, or related area
Must be graduating between December 2025 and May 2028
Able to work fulltime, 40 hours per week
Enrolled in a co-op program at your university
Willing to work in a plant environment
What will give you a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):
Proficient in reading part drawings and interpretation of part measurements
Knowledge of and ability to effectively use computer software as it pertains to quality engineering
Knowledge of design tolerances and gauge function
Understanding of supplier quality standards
Prior internship experience in automotive or technology
Demonstrated leadership in field of study, extracurricular activities or service organizations
High level of integrity, ability to deal with ambiguity, takes initiative and is proactive
Emerging partnership and collaboration skills and ability to learn from and share knowledge with co-workers in a fast-paced environment
Evidence of strong character with integrity, honesty, accountability and trust
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.
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 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statements
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