Industrial Engineering Intern - Production

Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. KG; Michigan; On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Brose seeks a motivated student intern for Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering who will rotate through production units to gain hands-on exposure to manufacturing processes and plant layouts.

You will assist with time studies, line balancing, and PPAP/ISIR activities while contributing to continuous improvement and documentation updates. No prior experience required; strong analytical and teamwork skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a Freshman or Sophomore pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• No prior professional experience required; exposure to manufacturing is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with interest in manufacturing and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through assigned production units to gain hands-on exposure to processes and layouts.
• Support time studies, cycle time analysis, and line balancing for capacity planning.
• Assist with flow diagrams, P-FMEA documentation, and manufacturing layouts.
• Support updates to work instructions reflecting current production processes and engineering changes.
• Participate in trial builds and support PPAP/ISIR activities for new/existing programs.
• Assist with ergonomics assessments and job-safety analyses per safety requirements.
• Track skill matrices and audit training records for production operators.
• Compile and analyze production, quality, and attendance data to support reporting.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's in Industrial/Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

AutoCAD

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

• 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.

Brose offers 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.