Manufacturing Intern

Summer Interns will work 40 hours per week (full-time), with a targeted start date of May 4, 2026, through August 13, 2026.

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 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