Manufacturing Engineer Intern

adient; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 24,796 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Adient is seeking an engineering intern for the Bridgewater Interiors II site to support Lean ME and materials flow activities for the upcoming model year. You will help design workstation layouts, develop process tools, and document current processes while coordinating with plant teams.

Must be enrolled in a 4-year engineering program (prefer Industrial), available May 1–Aug 30, and able to work up to 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited university and pursuing a 4-year B.S. in Engineering (Industrial preferred).
• Available to work up to 40 hours per week May 1 – Aug 30.
• Minimum GPA 3.0.
• Automotive internship/co-op experience is a plus.
• AutoCAD experience is a plus.
• Macros development experience is a plus.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills."
• Proficient in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Material flow planning for new model year launch.
• Direct labor CI activities and line rebalances.
• Ergonomic workstation improvements.
• Process tool development for the Lean ME team.
• New material flow equipment testing and implementation.
• New model year layout change implementation.
• Simulation data collection.
• Travel within and outside Michigan to visit manufacturing plants.

Skills

Analytical skills

MS Office

Verbal communication

Written communication

Macros development

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Description

• Evaluation and implementation of workstation layouts compliant with strike zone methodology
• Material flow design from dock door to point of use
• Development of process tools for the team
• Documenting current processes and line balancing activities
• Participation in CI workshops as a contributing team member
• Support of key business initiatives and core projects

Unique Challenges

• Balancing multiple requirements from differing internal functional groups, learning to develop macros to assist in standard document development, understanding how to apply our core standards in a variety of OEM products and plant constraints

Duties

• Material flow planning for new model year launch
• Direct labor CI activities and line rebalances
• Ergonomic workstation improvements
• Process tool development for the Lean ME team
• New material flow equipment testing and implementation
• New model year layout change implementation
• Simulation data collection
• Travel both within and outside of Michigan to visit our manufacturing plants

Other position requirements

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited university and working towards a 4 year B.S. degree in Engineering, preferably Industrial Engineering.
• Available to work up to 40 hours per week during program (May 1 – Aug 30)
• Minimum overall GPA of at least 3.0.
• Previous internship or co‑op experience in automotive related position an added plus
• AutoCAD experience is an added plus.
• Experience developing macros is an added plus.
• Solid analytical skills and work effectively with plant and corporate teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; attention to detail, organization skills and follow up
• Proficient in MS Office

PRIMARY LOCATION

Bridgewater Interiors II