Engineering Co-op: Lean Manufacturing & CAD Drafting

Dauch; Oxford Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

American Axle & Manufacturing Inc. is seeking an Engineering College Co-op to support manufacturing and engineering operations through daily reporting, continuous improvement, and project-based tasks.

You will conduct time studies, draft with NX/AutoCAD, and contribute to TPM audits and lean initiatives, while producing performance reports and delay studies. This internship requires full-time student status and a May 2027 or later graduation date.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree full-time in Mechanical/Manufacturing or related Engineering major.
• Graduation date May 2027 or later.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Available to work a minimum of 32 hours per week, Monday–Friday.
• Must be able to work in the US without Visa Sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Conduct time studies and cycle time checks.
• Drafting: NX and AutoCAD.
• Write and update press documentation.
• Complete TPM audits.
• Create performance-based reports.
• Conduct delay studies to identify improvements.
• Assist Manufacturing with lean implementation in manufacturing and assembly.

Skills

Time studies

NX drafting

AutoCAD

Press documentation

Lean concepts

Data reporting

TPM audits

Education

Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

NX

AutoCAD

Job description

American Axle & Manufacturing Inc. is seeking an Engineering College Co-op to support manufacturing and engineering operations through daily reporting, continuous improvement, and project-based tasks.

You will conduct time studies, draft with NX/AutoCAD, and contribute to TPM audits and lean initiatives, while producing performance reports and delay studies. This internship requires full-time student status and a May 2027 or later graduation date.