Summer Intern – Manufacturing Excellence, Industrial Engineering

General Motors

. Support development and deployment of digital tools improving workforce planning, data usability, and standardized work across GM manufacturing operations .

Posted 10/20/2026internshipWarren • Michigan • United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in data usability and workforce planning through the development and deployment of digital tools, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Workspace. Capable of collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve processes and implement standardized work in manufacturing operations.

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Microsoft ExcelGoogle SheetsData AnalysisProcess ImprovementLean Manufacturing

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Hard Skills

Data OrganizationSpreadsheet TroubleshootingApps ScriptVBAPythonSQLPower BITableauRequirements GatheringProcess Mapping

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingCommunicationDocumentationProject Management

Tools & Technologies

Google WorkspaceGoogle DocsGoogle SlidesGoogle DriveGoogle Forms

Industry Keywords

Industrial EngineeringManufacturing EngineeringData AnalyticsSupply Chain ManagementOperations Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQLTableauVBA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support development and deployment of digital tools improving workforce planning, data usability, and standardized work across GM manufacturing operations
Inventory and evaluate Microsoft-based files, templates, and workflows for conversion to Google Workspace
Convert and standardize files in Google Sheets, Docs, Slides, and Drive while maintaining data integrity, usability, and access controls
Simplify spreadsheets, reduce manual work, improve consistency, and establish repeatable standards
Assist with requirements gathering, process mapping, and user feedback for the digitized Global Workbook Manpower Tracking tool
Support development, configuration, testing, and deployment of the manpower tracking solution
Create test scenarios, validate outputs, document procedures, and prepare training or end-user communications
Collaborate with plant operations, manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, IT, and other stakeholders to resolve issues and implement improvements
Support data-quality checks, reconciliations, and issue resolution across workforce-planning data and reporting outputs
Document current-state processes, standardized work, and plant task inventories; identify opportunities to simplify, automate, consolidate, or eliminate non-value-added work
Assist with dashboards and analyses of workforce and productivity measures
Participate in plant and cross-functional working sessions to gather requirements, capture decisions, track actions, and share lessons learned
Support pilot and deployment activities, including user-acceptance testing, access and role documentation, training materials, change communications, and post-launch issue tracking
Gain exposure to plan-for-every-site reviews, launch readiness, standard-work deployment, and continuous-improvement projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related field
Must be graduating between December 2027 and June 2030
Able to work full-time, 40 hours per week during the summer months
Must be willing to work in a hybrid office environment and travel to GM manufacturing facilities as needed
Experience with Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets, including formulas, data organization, and spreadsheet troubleshooting
Familiarity with Google Workspace tools such as Sheets, Docs, Slides, Drive, and Forms
Experience converting, standardizing, or improving business files, templates, reports, or workflows
Exposure to Apps Script, VBA, Python, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, or other automation and data-visualization tools
Knowledge of lean manufacturing, industrial engineering, process improvement, standard work, workforce planning, or manufacturing operations
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, documentation, and project-management skills
Ability to work collaboratively with plant operations, engineering, IT, and other cross-functional teams
Must not require GM immigration-related sponsorship now or in the future, including H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, or other immigration support

Benefits

Comp & perks

One-time lump-sum taxable stipend payment to eligible students selected for the 2027 Student Program
Hybrid work arrangement
General Motors Total Rewards and well-being resources
Reasonable workplace accommodations