Lean Manufacturing Intern: Drive Process Improvement

Adient US LLC; Plymouth Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Adient US LLC is seeking Summer Interns for a hands-on role in Industrial and Lean Manufacturing at our Plymouth, Michigan facility. The position is onsite, full-time, and runs May 3, 2027 through August 12, 2027. You will engage in labor analysis, layout evaluation, and process tool development to support core projects.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a 4-year B.S. in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering with a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in an accredited university pursuing a 4 year B.S. in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering.
• Available to work up to 40 hours per week during the program.
• Minimum overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Previous internship or co-op in automotive related position is a plus.
• AutoCAD experience is a plus.
• Experience developing macros is a plus.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills; attention to detail.
• Proficient in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Plan material flow for new model year launches.
• Support direct labor CI activities and line rebalances.
• Assist ergonomic workstation improvements.
• Develop process tools for the Lean ME team.
• Assist with new material flow equipment testing and implementation.
• Coordinate layout changes for the new model year.
• Collect and analyze simulation data.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Education

Pursuing B.S. in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

VBA/Macros

Job description

Adient US LLC is seeking Summer Interns for a hands-on role in Industrial and Lean Manufacturing at our Plymouth, Michigan facility. The position is onsite, full-time, and runs May 3, 2027 through August 12, 2027. You will engage in labor analysis, layout evaluation, and process tool development to support core projects.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a 4-year B.S. in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering with a minimum 3.0 GPA.