Lean Manufacturing Intern

Location: Plymouth, MI

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summer Interns will work onsite 40 hours per week (full-time), with a targeted start date of May 3, 2027 through August 12, 2027.

Description

An engineer with good communication skills to work in standard labor analysis and Lean Manufacturing.

Responsibilities may include

Evaluation and implementation of workstation layouts compliant with strike zone methodology

Material flow design from dock door to point of use

Development of process tools for the team

Documenting current processes and line balancing activities

Participation in CI workshops as a contributing team member

Support of key business initiatives and core projects

Unique Challenges include: Balancing multiple requirements from differing internal functional groups, learning to develop macros to assist in standard document development, understanding how to apply our core standards in a variety of OEM products and plant constraints

Duties

This role may support

Material flow planning for new model year launch

Direct labor CI activities and line rebalances

Ergonomic workstation improvements

Process tool development for the Lean ME team

New material flow equipment testing and implementation

New model year layout change implementation

Simulation data collection

This role may require travel both within and outside of Michigan to visit our manufacturing plants

Other position requirements

Must be currently enrolled in an accredited university and working towards a 4 year B.S. degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering.

Available to work up to 40 hours per week during program

Minimum overall GPA of at least 3.0.

Previous internship or co-op experience in automotive related position an added plus

AutoCAD experience is an added plus.

Experience developing macros is an added plus.

Solid analytical skills and work effectively with plant and corporate teams.

Strong verbal and written communication skills; attention to detail, organization skills and follow up

Proficient in MS Office

PRIMARY LOCATION

Central Tech Unit Plymouth MI