2025 Summer Intern – Global Purchasing & Manufacturing Services / Packaging Optimization
General Motors
**Job Description**
**Sponsorship** **:**
GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.
**Work Arrangement** **:**
+ This role is categorized as **ONSITE** . This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the GM CCA Processing Center in Burton, MI on a full-time basis.
**About GM** **:**
There’s never been a more exciting time to work for General Motors.
To achieve our vision of a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion, we need people to join us who are passionate about creating safer, better, and more sustainable ways for people to get around. This bold vision won’t happen overnight, but just as we transformed how the world moved in the last century, we are committed to transforming how we move today and in the future.
**Why Work for Us** **:**
Our culture is focused on building inclusive teams, where differences and unique perspectives are embraced so you can contribute to your fullest potential as you pursue your career. Our locations feature a variety of work environments, including open workspaces and virtual connection platforms to inspire productivity and flexible collaboration. And we are proud to support our employees volunteer interests and make it a priority to join in efforts that give back to our communities.
**Global Purchasing and Manufacturing Services (GP&MS) / Packaging Optimization** **:**
Join the Packaging Optimization team and become part of one of the most dynamic and innovative organizations within General Motors. Our mission is to provide GM with a competitive advantage through exemplary services and solutions.
As part of the Packaging Optimization team, you will be interacting with industry leaders, attending cross-functional events, and volunteering for community service activities. You will gain valuable work experience in one of the following areas:
+ Global Aftersales Packaging Engineering
+ Global Aftersales Packaging Procurement
+ Global Aftersales Supply Chain, Warehousing & Logistics
Responsibilities could include, but are not limited to:
+ Supporting the complete packaging development process including the creation of packaging designs, prototype development, and performance testing
+ Fixing new and existing packaging problems involving designs, materials, processes and providing creative, timely, and cost-effective solutions
+ Analyzing engineering drawings and specifications of product to resolve physical characteristics of item, special handling, environmental and safety requirements, and types of materials required for packaging
+ Evaluating and selecting packaging suppliers / vendors; periodically conducting vendor reviews
+ Handling multiple projects simultaneously
+ Working closely with global suppliers, engineering, product management, operations, and sourcing
+ Participating in product introduction teams to deliver new products to market
**Note that this position requires being on-site on a full-time basis (processing center, the lab, or a supplier location).**
**Additional Job Description**
**Required Qualifications** **:**
+ Pursuit of a Bachelor's degree in one of the following areas: Packaging Engineering or related fields
+ Must be graduating between December 2025 and June 2026
+ Able to work fulltime, 40 hours per week
**What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)** **:**
+ Demonstrated leadership in field of study, extra-curricular activities, or service organizations
+ High level of integrity, ability to deal with ambiguity and innovate
+ Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and meet goals in a fast-paced environment
+ Outstanding interpersonal and relationship management skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with varying levels of the organization
+ Proficient in Excel for data analytics and BI software for data visualization
+ Desire to learn new tools/methodologies
**Start Dates** **:**
+ Start dates for this internship role are May & June of 2025.
**Compensation** **: **
+ The monthly salary range for this role is $4,400-$4,900, dependent upon class status and degree.
+ GM will provide a one-time lump sum taxable stipend payment to eligible students selected for the 2025 Student Program.
**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
**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 aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. 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. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
**Diversity Information**
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.
**Equal Employment Opportunity Statements**
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