Entry-Level Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

What You’ll Do: 

We have the following positions available to start your career with GM as early as January 2027:    

• Dimensional Engineer
• Manufacturing Engineer
• Process Engineer
• Facilities Management Rep
• Facilities Engineer

For the following positions, work is performed in a manufacturing plant where creativity and initiative are exercised as well as some level of independent judgment.

Our Dimensional Engineers are responsible for managing vehicle fit/finish based on key process metrics from customer feedback. You may also be responsible for: 

• Process validation of new equipment build, installation, and start-up 
• Identifying equipment/tooling alternatives 
• Review, evaluate, and diagnose body/frame fit issues that lead to customer dissatisfiers 

Our Manufacturing Engineers are responsible for equipment related to the manufacturing process. In this role, you will analyze and implement product or machinery designs for the best method for manufacturing processes.  You may also be responsible for:  

• Propose and evaluate the processes for equipment in assigned area 
• Direct the design, development, and/or improvement of manufacturing processes for assigned area 
• Provide technical support for specific plant operations 
• Provide direction to engineering support group and vendors 
• Evaluate or monitor expenditures for processes and/or equipment 
• Handle engineering projects 

Our Process Engineers are responsible for the sequence and flow of operations for the effective utilization of personnel, material, machines and facilities necessary for the production of parts. Process Engineers will also be responsible for supporting activities that may include:   

• Identifying equipment/tooling alternatives 
• Manufacturing process definition, sequence of operations and efficient material flow  
• Design, construction, integration, plant installation, successful launch and continuous improvement of equipment and tools required in plants for the production of high-quality parts 
• Development and testing of advanced process technology

Our Facilities Management Reps are responsible for serving as the Single Point of Contact and Building Owner for all facility needs, including Maintenance, Housekeeping, Roads & Grounds. You may also be responsible for: 

• Development and administration of service contracts 
• Working closely with our Business Partners to ensure a high level of delivery of facilities services to our tenants and their communities in which they work  
• Partnering with our GM communities and leading the transformation of our workspaces with a goal of finding more creative and efficient ways to be their best and building places people want to be. Doing so in a safe, compliant, cost-efficient manner that utilizes advanced technology to support social & ecological sustainability  

Our Facilities Engineers are responsible for facility mechanical systems and facility maintenance in a manufacturing plant and will direct facility activities related to engineering, construction, and maintenance projects.  This includes but not limited to: heating, ventilation, air conditioning, chilled water, compressed air, natural gas, tank farms, and energy conservation initiatives. You may also be responsible for: 

• Monitoring and maintaining physical condition of facilities – buildings, roads, grounds, and architectural structure 
• Seeking new technology applications and creative methods for accomplishing objectives 
• Develop, document, and continuously improve facility mechanical systems

By applying for this position, you will be considered for all roles listed above. If selected, your role will be communicated about 30 days before your start date.  

 

Required Qualifications:

• Pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas: Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering Technology, or Mechatronics
• Must be graduating between December 2026 and June 2027
• Able to work full-time, 40 hours per week 
• Must be willing to work in a plant environment

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Outstanding interpersonal and relationship management skills to effectively collaborate with varying levels of the organization as needed 
• Demonstrates leadership in field of study, extra-curricular activities or service organizations 
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills, especially the ability to synthesize large amounts of data involving multiple variables into comprehensive, applicable insights
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, leading timelines and goals
• Willingness to ask questions, take initiative and be resourceful and inventive
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to distill sophisticated subjects to a wider audience
• Evidence of strong character with integrity, honesty, accountability and trust
• Deliver new and creative solutions to sophisticated problems 

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.

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

Work Arrangement: 

Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to our Fairfax facility on a full-time basis.

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
• Bay City, MI
• Bedford, IN
• Kansas City, KS
• Grand Rapids, MI
• Parma, OH
• Romulus, MI
• Tonawanda, NY
• Wentzville, MO

 To help facilitate administration of relocation benefits if you are selected, please apply using the permanent address you would move from.

Benefits:

• GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.
• This job may be eligible for relocation benefits

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