2026 Fall Co-op Student Industrial Engineering

Job Description

Vacancy Status:

About GM:

At General Motors we pride ourselves on designing building and selling the worlds 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 an intern or co-op student working out of our headquarters you will gain hands-on career specific experiences to maximize your real world potential.

The Role:

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.

Required Qualifications:

• Pursuit of a Bachelors (3rd and 4th year students) degree in one of the following areas: Industrial Engineering

• Able to to work fulltime 40 hours per week in Canada and for 4 8 or 12 month term (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)

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

The salary range for this role is $4264- $4784 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.

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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 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.

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