2025 Co-Op – Manufacturing Quality Engineer

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 

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