Ergonomics Intern Jobs in Reston, VA (NOW HIRING)

Job Summary

Help invent the future of flight, lift people up, and bring them home safely as a GE Aerospace intern/co-op! You'll build leadership and technical skills in a supply chain/manufacturing role, working on challenging, real-world problems and solve for what the world needs. You will build relationships with interns/co-ops and leaders, and you'll prepare for a potential full-time position after graduation in one of our fantastic leadership programs or direct hire opportunity.

You'll be placed taking your preferences into account while also considering your major, year of schooling, and business needs at the time of placement. Willingness and ability to work in any of the 35+ GE Aerospace U.S. locations.

Essential Responsibilities

EHS stands for Environment, Health, and Safety. On this track you can also be involved in Facilities and Maintenance. In this role you will be responsible for any workforce efforts to protect the health and safety of GE Aerospace employees, the public, as well as the environment from hazards. This may include industrial hygiene, hazard assessments, risk abatement, environmental (wastewater management, hazard/non-hazard waste disposal, air regulations, compliance with regulatory agencies) Ergonomics, and addressing safety concerns. In this role you will be understanding our EHS management systems and framework. Coach employees and teams to develop a sustainable process and structure to meet all EHS requirements. Sustainability efforts as it relates to wastewater and air in our manufacturing processes. Occupational health and wellness. This is a great opportunity for an individual interested in our OMLP program after graduation.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Minimum 3.0 cumulative G.P.A. on a 4.0 scale
• Attending a full-time registered and nationally accredited bachelor or graduate program (accepted majors are listed below)
• Willingness and ability to work in any of the 35+ GE Aerospace U.S. locations
• Reliable transportation, as many of our sites do not have public transportation available

Degrees Accepted:

• Chemical Engineering
• Environmental Health and Safety or related
• Environmental Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Facilities / Maintenance
• Occupational Safety and Health

Or any relevant or similar major to the ones above

Eligibility Requirements:

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Desired characteristics:

• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with honesty, contributes constructively
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed, and takes initiative
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative teamwork
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced shop floor environment around various machine tools and equipment
• Preference will be given to those with prior internship, co-op or military experience in manufacturing/supply chain or engineering
• Demonstrated commitment to community and/or university involvement

Benefits:

Pay rates for this position begin at $20/hour and increase for each undergraduate year completed. Relocation support and housing assistance is available for those who relocate to a new city.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is anEqual Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.