Job Description
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Role subject to U.S. export control restrictions. Successful candidates must either be a U.S. Person (defined by U.S. law as a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee, or refugee) or a non-U.S. Person who is eligible to obtain any required export control authorization.
Work Arrangement :
Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Concord, NC on a full-time basis.
The Team:
GM Defense is driving the future of military mobility by using the best-in-class capabilities of General Motors for unmatched innovation, proven performance, and breakthrough life-cycle economics! We deliver reliable, affordable, and innovative products across a full spectrum of capabilities - integrated vehicles, power and propulsion, autonomy, mobility, and security.
What You'll Do:
GM Defense is seeking a highly motivated, dynamic individual looking for an opportunity that will allow them to showcase their talents and have an impact in a strategic growth area. Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity and demonstrates problem-solving leadership with limited oversight. This candidate will be onsite at one of our manufacturing plants working closely with the front of the line teams.
How You'll Make an Impact:
Support GMD build shop activities for proto@type vehicles, vehicle retrofits, engineering development vehicles, Business Development fleet vehicles, etc.
Work closely with Salaried Technicians and Fabricators
Support material and inventory activities related to project vehicles
Work with Program Engineering Managers and Designers for design, fabrication and delivery of project vehicles and proto@types
Assist in developing manufacturing processes and procedures
Assist in developing tooling and equipment requirements
Required Qualifications:
Pursuit of a Bachelor's degree in one of the following areas: Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering
Must be graduating between December 2026 and June 2028
Able to work fulltime, 40 hours per week
Must be willing to work in a plant environment
What will give you a Competitive Edge (Preferred qualifications): ?
Participation in Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), Institute of Industrial & Systems Engineers (IISE), or similar professional organization
Experience with MS Office, Vis Mockup, engineering software and systems as it pertains to job-related area
Prior manufacturing or automotive experience
Exercises independent judgement and creative solution development with minimal direction from EGM
Demonstrated ability of "dealing with ambiguity" to enable timely decision making
Strong interpersonal skills involving ability to work effectively cross-functionally and cross-culturally
Start dates for this internship role are May & June of 2026.
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
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