2026 Fall Co-op Student Manufacturing Engineering

Job Description

Vacancy Status:

This posting is not for an existing vacancy within the organization and is open to new applications. (New Head Count)

AI Disclosure:

As part of the application process Artificial Intelligence will be used in the hiring process for this role.

Work Arrangement:

Onsite: This role is categorized as Onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Oshawa Assembly Plant five times per week at minimum or other frequency dictated by the business.

The Role:

In the role of Manufacturing Engineering Co-op based out of Oshawa Assembly Plant you will get the chance to procure manage install and validate capital and operating projects! Projects range from process design improvements to new equipment with a focus on safety cost and schedule. Also you will initiate and support process improvements related to the assembly process in your assigned area! You will perform troubleshooting of various equipment such as VDLs conveyance and lift assists.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop a proactive safety culture by engaging team members and peers in our safety processes

• Understood and effective use of Global Manufacturing System

• Respond to Production needs and requests for CI

• Review details with maintenance and production of any issues over previous shifts

• Create general shopping carts for small projects

• Participate in weekend and shutdown work planning meetings

• Review safety significant events and safety messages

• Review shift notes

• Compliance training - Hot Work Confined Space First Aid CPR Rigging and Electrical Safe Work Practices

• Identify ways to eliminate waste in the areas of quality scrap uptime energy etc.

• Support Global Manufacturing System standards including Maintenance Level 4/5 Board Business Plan Deployment and Workplace Organization

• Report near misses

Required Qualifications:

• Pursuit of a Bachelors Degree (3rd and 4th year students preferred) in one of the following areas: Engineering (Mechanical Manufacturing Electrical Mechatronics Controls Systems Automotive Materials or equivalent)

• Eligible to work full-time (40 hours per week) in Canada and for 8 12 month terms ( consecutive semesters) starting September 2026

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior manufacturing experience knowledge of production environments and in automotive industry are considered assets

• Previous supervisory or team leading experience

Desired Skills:

• Outstanding leadership interpersonal and relationship management skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with varying levels of the organization

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to distill complex subjects to a wider audience

• High level of integrity ability to deal with ambiguity takes initiative/self-directed

• Evidence of strong character with integrity honesty accountability and trust

• Consistently demonstrates innovative thinking that is customer-centric

• Excellent project management skills and the proven track record to manage numerous projects at any given

• Possess strong organizational problem-solving and analytical skills

• Fundamental digital literacy including understanding of MS Word Excel Access and PowerPoint

The monthly salary range for this role is $4264.00 to $4784.00 CAD. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

Sponsorship: PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU DO NOT NEED SPONSORSHIP TO WORK IN CANADA NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. WE ARE UNABLE TO CONSIDER CANDIDATES WHO REQUIRE SPONSORSHIP

NOTE- YOU MUST BE ENROLLED IN A CO-OP OR INTERNSHIP PROGRAM AND MEET THE PROGRAMS ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS. ALL STUDENTS MUST ALSO BE LEGALLY ENTITLED TO WORK IN CANADA.

Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities. Should you be contacted by General Motors of Canada Company please advise if you require accommodation.

For more information about GM Canada visit our website at 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 believe we all must make a choice every day individually and collectively to drive meaningful change through our words our deeds and our culture. Every day we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required where applicable to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more visit How we Hire.

Accommodations

General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment email us or call your email please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.