Manufacturing Intern

Location: Plymouth, MI

JOB DESCRIPTION

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

Description

A Mechanical Engineer with good communication skills to work in process / equipment analysis and Advanced Manufacturing Engineering.

Responsibilities may include

Layout of equipment (AutoCAD)

Processing (Modapts)

Risk analysis (PFMEA)

Manufacturing feasibility (DFAM)

Monitor and record current processes / cycle times

Review current and future equipment requirements

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

Site visits for product builds with processing reviews

Equipment supplier visits for runoff / testing

Material flow planning for new model year launch

Direct labor CI (Continuous Improvement) activities and line rebalances

New model year layout change implementation

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

Other position requirements

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

Available to work up to 40 hours per week during program

Travel up to 25% to other Adient facilities

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