Intern

Summit Polymers; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Polymers in Kalamazoo, MI, is seeking an Intern, Engineering to support the development and design of components for automotive interior systems. You will build prototypes, assist Project Engineers, and participate in PDT meetings under engineering supervision.

Applicants Enrollment in an Engineering degree program and ability to analyze information are required. A Wonderlic Select score of 50 is requested, with travel up to 5% for this role.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in an Engineering degree program.

Responsibilities

• Build prototype and pre-production parts
• Assist Project Engineers in sample tooling
• Assist Project Engineers as assigned
• Participate in Product Development Team (PDT) meetings
• Mock up existing parts to simulate potential changes or new products
• Mock up testing and analysis to determine if proposed changes are effective
• Inspection and documentation of incoming and outgoing product
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Instruction following

Wonderlic Score 50

Education

Enrollment in an Engineering degree program

Job description

Summit Polymers is a leading, global supplier of automotive interior systems including consoles, door panels, and instrument panels. With over 50 years serving the industry, we deliver engineering and product excellence to our customers, on time, in budget, with the latest innovations.

JOIN A TEAM WHERE YOU’LL BE CHALLENGED AND valued.

A career with Summit Polymers means working with smart people in a culture that thrives on challenging, meaningful work. At Summit, we look for growth potential with every hire. We don’t just fill seats, we set people on career paths. We’re always on the lookout for smart people who are committed to continuous improvement, customer service and quality.

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Intern, Engineering

FLSA STATUS: Non Exempt

REPORTS TO: Engineering Manager

Summary

This is technical work that involves assisting project engineering with the development and design of one or more components involved in a product.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Build prototype and pre-production parts
• Assist Project Engineers in sample tooling
• Assist Project Engineers as assigned
• Participate in Product Development Team (PDT) meetings
• Mock up existing parts to simulate potential changes or new products
• Mock up testing and analysis to determine if proposed changes are effectiveInspection and documentation of incoming and outgoing product
• Inventory of engineering samples at build area and tracking of defective product
• Assist in in part dimensional verification (SDS)
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

Education And Experience

• Enrollment in an Engineering degree program.

Skills And Abilities

• Possess the ability to gather and analyze information and make decisions from a limited number of choices.
• Follow work instructions from engineering team.
• Minimum Score of 50 on the Wonderlic Select Assessment

Travel Requirements

Travel of this position up to 5%.

DISCLAIMER

The information contained in this job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Agreement to complete all post-hire required training.