2027 Summer Intern – Manufacturing Metallurgist

The Role:     Assist with routine metallurgical and physical analysis and laboratory testing of submitted or self-collected samples of materials used in products and manufacturing processes. Works without continual  supervision, but  is frequently instructed and checked by the manager.       What You’ll Do:   Materials testing, standardization, and reporting in metallurgical laboratory      Makes reports and recommendations based upon test analyses   Process modifications and continuous improvement   Process management and quality documentation ( i.e.  error proofing, PFMEA, Process Control Plan)   Production and maintenance support and guidance in heat treating areas (technical troubleshooting, direction, and operator training as it relates to the metallurgical processes)   Establishes and evaluates testing techniques and procedure   Planning activities   Audits metallurgical processes to defined requirements (CQI-9.   Safely operates , verifies calibration, and maintains laboratory equipment (magnetic particle inspection, band saw, abrasive cut off saw, grinders, polishers, hardness testers, microscopes, image analysis systems, carbon determinator)   Conducts appropriate chemical , metallurgical, and physical tests of process or production material with the use of precision laboratory equipment.   Approves material meeting established criteria and reports exceptions.   Maintains complete and accurate test records.   Adjusts technical processes based on test results.   Maintains safety and good housekeeping standards and continuously improves standardized work.   Inputs raw information into results database and provides analysis.   Provides written reports of analysis.   Interacts with various manufacturing database systems.

Pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas: Metallurgy or Materials Science Engineering   Must be graduating between August 202 7 and June 202 9   Able to work full-time, 40 hours per week    Must be w illing to work in a plant environment     Preferred Qualifications:      Knowledge of materials, substances, and their characteristics     Comfortable with technology tools ( i.e.  PCs, Microsoft Office, web-front data bases, PLCs, CNCs, robots)   Problem solving and resolution (Red X)   Outstanding 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​​   Emerging partnership and collaboration skills and ability to learn from and share knowledge with co-workers in a fast-paced environment​   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 ability to manage multiple projects at any given​     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.   GM does