Engineering Intern

Adient; Plymouth (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Adient is seeking an Engineering Intern to gain hands-on experience in automotive seating systems at the Plymouth, MI Central Tech Unit. You will work with engineering and program teams to support design execution, product development, and customer-facing engineering requirements.

The program runs May 3, 2027 - August 12, 2027, with a full-time schedule (40 hours per week). You will develop technical, problem-solving, and communication skills through real-world project exposure.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering.
• GPA 3.0 or higher.
• Available to work onsite full-time (40 hours per week).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Preferred CAD experience: CATIA or Siemens NX.

Responsibilities

• Support the resolution of design issues using BEP and lean principles.
• Develop and present A3 problem-solving reports during reviews.
• Collaborate with SMTEs to learn the product development process.
• Assist with DV/PV testing scheduling, builds, and teardown activities.
• Support customer and DV/PV test builds at Plymouth Technical Center.
• Gain exposure to DFAM and manufacturing processes.
• Understand seat system regulations, durability, and testing requirements.
• Participate in cross-functional collaboration to support program objectives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA

Siemens NX

MS Office

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Engineering Intern role offers an excellent opportunity to learn and develop within a collaborative environment alongside experienced engineering professionals. Interns will gain exposure to complete automotive seating systems while developing technical, product design, problem-solving, and communication skills. This position works closely with engineering and program teams to support program execution, product development activities, and customer-facing engineering requirements.

Program Dates:
May 3, 2027 - August 12, 2027
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week

Key Responsibilities

• Support the resolution of design issues utilizing the Basic Engineering Process (BEP) and lean engineering principles.
• Develop and present A3 problem-solving reports during weekly and executive design reviews.
• Collaborate with Subject Matter Technical Experts (SMTEs) to gain exposure to the product development process.
• Support issue resolution and on-time execution of Design Validation (DV) and Product Validation (PV) testing activities, including coordinating test schedules, seat builds, and teardown activities.
• Assist with customer and DV/PV test builds at the Plymouth Technical Center.
• Gain exposure to Design for Assembly and Manufacturing (DFAM) principles and the relationship between engineering design and manufacturing processes.
• Develop an understanding of seat system regulations, durability requirements, strength testing, and tactical project planning.
• Support Design for Cost initiatives by evaluating engineering design changes in CAD and understanding the potential cost implications of those changes.
• Participate in cross-functional collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers to support program objectives.

Qualifications

Required

• Currently enrolled in an accredited university pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Available to work onsite, full-time (40 hours per week) during the internship period.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred

• Previous internship, co-op, or project experience within the automotive industry.
• Experience with CAD software, including CATIA and/or Siemens NX (Unigraphics).
• Ability to work effectively with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional development teams.

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on experience supporting automotive seating product development.
• Exposure to industry-leading engineering processes and technologies.
• Opportunities to collaborate with experienced engineering professionals and technical experts.
• Enhanced technical, analytical, project management, and communication skills.
• Real-world experience supporting customer programs from concept through validation.

PRIMARY LOCATION

Central Tech Unit Plymouth MI