Industrial Engineering Intern - Production

Brose; Huron Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

Medical insurance

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Brose in New Boston, Michigan is seeking an engineering-oriented intern who will rotate through production units to gain hands-on exposure to manufacturing processes, layouts, and assembly operations. The role supports the Industrial Engineering team with time studies, cycle time analysis, and line balancing, while aiding the development of process diagrams, P-FMEA, and layouts.

The candidate will assist with work instruction updates, participate in trial builds, contribute to safety

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a Freshman or Sophomore pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely related field.
• No prior professional experience required; exposure to manufacturing or production environments is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an interest in manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Willingness and ability to learn engineering and business systems such as AutoCAD, SAP, and MFG/PRO.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and adaptable with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across production and engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through production units to gain hands-on exposure to manufacturing processes, plant layout, and assembly.
• Support Industrial Engineering with time studies, cycle time analysis, and line balancing.
• Assist with development and maintenance of process flow diagrams, P-FMEA, and manufacturing layouts.
• Support updates to work instructions reflecting current production processes and changes.
• Participate in trial builds and PPAP/ISIR activities for new and existing programs.
• Aid ergonomics assessments and job-safety analyses following OSHA requirements.
• Assist with skill matrix tracking and auditing of training records.
• Compile and analyze production, quality, and attendance data for reporting and continuous improvement.
• Work with IE Coordinators and Team Leads in cross-functional production meetings.
• Support additional production and IE projects as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SAP

MFG/PRO

Job description

Change perspective. Shape the future.

Brose invests in new technologies and business areas for a successful future. Let´s shape our future together. Are you ready for a career change?

Your Tasks

• Can work on-site in New Boston, Michigan
• Rotate through assigned production business units to gain hands-on exposure to manufacturing processes, plant layout, and assembly operations.
• Support the Industrial Engineering team with time studies, cycle time analysis, and line balancing to support process planning and capacity requirements.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of process flow diagrams, P-FMEA documentation, and manufacturing layouts.
• Support updates to work instructions to ensure documentation reflects current production processes, engineering changes, and BPS requirements.
• Participate in trial builds and support PPAP/ISIR activities for new and existing production programs.
• Support ergonomics assessments and job-safety analyses across assigned production areas while following applicable safety and OSHA requirements.
• Assist with skill matrix tracking and the maintenance and auditing of production operator training records.
• Compile and analyze production, quality, and attendance data to support reporting and continuous improvement activities.
• Work alongside Industrial Engineering Coordinators and Team Leads and participate in cross-functional production meetings to develop a broad understanding of plant operations.
• Support additional production and Industrial Engineering projects as assigned.

Your Profile

• Currently enrolled as a Freshman or Sophomore pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely related field.
• No prior professional experience required; previous exposure to manufacturing or production environments is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an interest in manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Willingness and ability to learn engineering and business systems such as AutoCAD, SAP, and MFG/PRO.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing and production concepts preferred.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and adaptable with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across production and engineering teams.

We offer you a modern working environment with our Brose working world

Brose offers a high-tech work environment and a wide range of benefits. Along with competitive performance-based compensation and health insurance, our employees also benefit from attractive social and family-oriented programs throughout our North American locations*. Our benefits packages include comprehensive medical and insurance. Brose also provides educational assistance and a variety of community outreach, family, and sporting events. Flexible working hours and a collaborative work environment give our employees the freedom to balance work and personal life. Brose believes in investing in people. We offer a wide range of development programs with great opportunity for individual growth through training, international or regional assignments and tailored career paths. Our objective is to provide our employees the tools necessary to live a balanced life, experience a rewarding work environment and contribute to our surrounding communities.
*Benefits package may vary slightly per location

Currently enrolled as a Freshman or Sophomore pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely related field. No prior professional experience required; previous exposure to manufacturing or production environments is a plus. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an interest in manufacturing and continuous improvement. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook. Willingness and ability to learn engineering and business systems such as AutoCAD, SAP, and MFG/PRO. Basic understanding of manufacturing and production concepts preferred. Detail-oriented, organized, and adaptable with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across production and engineering teams.