Automotive Packaging Engineer Intern - FALL 2026

Constellium; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Safety shoe reimbursement

Safety glasses reimbursement

Background check

Job summary

Constellium Van Buren is offering an Automotive Packaging Engineer Intern position to support development, validation, and implementation of packaging solutions for automotive components. You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, logistics, suppliers, and quality teams to design cost-effective, sustainable packaging that protects products through the supply chain.

This internship emphasizes data gathering and analysis using Excel, inventory/asset tracking, and process improvement,

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data entry, basic formulas, and spreadsheet management.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data to support business decisions and reporting.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple teams.
• Self-motivated, eager to learn, and capable of managing multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Create fleet calculators, inventory records, and asset tracking data for container assets.
• Support fleet inventory audits and ensure asset information is accurate and up to date.
• Help track repair and maintenance activities and maintain related documentation and records.
• Assist in monitoring container condition and identifying assets requiring repair or replacement.
• Compile and analyze fleet, inventory, and maintenance data to support reporting and operational decision-making.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and materials teams on fleet management projects and process improvement initiatives.
• All other duties assigned necessary to perform the job.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Pursuing relevant degree

Job description

Job Summary

The Automotive Packaging Engineer Intern supports the development, validation, and implementation of packaging solutions for automotive components and assemblies. This role works closely with engineering, manufacturing, logistics, suppliers, and quality teams to design cost-effective, sustainable, and efficient packaging that protects products throughout the supply chain while meeting customer and operational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Create fleet calculators, inventory records, and asset tracking data for container assets.
• Support fleet inventory audits and ensure asset information is accurate and up to date.
• Help track repair and maintenance activities and maintain related documentation and records.
• Assist in monitoring container condition and identifying assets requiring repair or replacement.
• Compile and analyze fleet, inventory, and maintenance data to support reporting and operational decision-making.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and materials teams on fleet management projects and process improvement initiatives.
• All other duties assigned necessary to perform the job.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data entry, basic formulas, and spreadsheet management.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data to support business decisions and reporting.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple teams.
• Self-motivated, eager to learn, and capable of managing multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and use a computer for extended periods.
• Frequent interaction with manufacturing floor personnel.
• Ability to wear required PPE
• Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

• Combination of office and manufacturing floor environment.
• Exposure to production equipment, moving machinery, and varying noise levels.

About Constellium Van Buren

Constellium Van Buren is a state-of-the-art production facility which produces customized aluminum automotive structures and crash management systems for our OEM customers and features advanced development and prototyping capabilities. Located at the heart of the automotive industry in metro Detroit, our employees work closely with our OEM customers and suppliers to ensure our products meet precise performance specifications.

Constellium Automotive Van Buren Benefits

Are you ready to gain actual professional experience in the work place? Constellium’s internship/Co-Op program is proud to provide you real life experience and projects that will grow your skillset and help you stand out amongst your peers. The program involves working with multiple departments, developmental opportunities, and intern outings for networking opportunities. The goal is bringing you on full-time so if you are looking to grow with a company that is willing to invest in you as an individual then don’t miss out on this opportunity.

• Interns and co-ops will need to complete a background check, drug screen, and physical before starting employment with Constellium.
• Interns and co-ops will turn in a copy of their transcript at the beginning of every new work term and or semester.
• Interns and co-ops can be offered additional work terms after graduation. Once they reach a year after graduation, interns and co-ops will not be offered another work term.
• Compensation/Benefits
  • Time off
  • Interns and co-ops will receive 2 paid personal days per work term and or semester
  • Interns and co-ops can take unpaid time off per manager approval.
• Reimbursements
  • Interns and Co-ops qualify for the safety shoe and safety glasses reimbursement.
• Interns and co-ops will receive pay raises based on their class standing. To get a pay raise interns and co-ops will need to turn in their transcript.
• Interns and co-ops are eligible for a monthly $750 housing stipend if they live 50 miles away from their home location. To receive the stipend interns and co-ops will need to fill out the housing stipend form and provide the required documentation.
• Interns and co-ops qualify for expense reimbursements, only if they had manager and intern coordinator approval ahead of time

Constellium is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.