2024 Spring Co-Op - Industrial Engineering - Oshawa ASSY, STPG, TECH - Oshawa - Building A (South Main Office)

Job Description

This Industrial Engineering Co-Op student will provide valuable experience and direct exposure to manufacturing operations in a high-tech environment. The Oshawa Assembly Plant has undergone major plant conversions, which has seen the introduction of the best available technology! Throughout our Manufacturing operations, we are using innovative ways to problem solve, and for the design of systems and process. We are a company that will give you responsibility, accountability, and a team environment that encourages involvement and critical thinking.

Key Responsibilities:

We have an ambitious assignment throughout the Oshawa Assembly Plant! During the work term, you will gain experience in the following areas:

• Direct labour, line balancing, layout and cost savings

• Indirect labour, line balancing, layout and efficiency analysis

• Special projects, labour savings, suggestion processing, and GMS workshop

You will also learn skills of dealing with people, working under time constraints, design, and practical implementation of university learning.

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications:

• Pursuit of a Bachelor's degree (2nd and 3rd year students) in the following area: Industrial Engineering

• Able to work fulltime, 40 hours per week in Canada, and for 4, 8, 12 or 16-month term (1-4 consecutive semesters) starting May 2024

• Willing to work in a plant environment and flexible working hours (shift work, weekends, and overtime to meet business needs)

What will give you a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• Prior manufacturing experience, knowledge of production environments, and in automotive industry

• AutoCAD would be an asset

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. 

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 Statement

Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities. Should you be contacted by General Motors of Canada, please advise if you require accommodation. General Motors of Canada values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.