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

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