Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Webasto Group; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Mentorship opportunities

Career development

Job summary

Webasto is seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Intern to contribute to sunroof equipment development and optimization in Lexington, KY. You will manage project timelines, monitor supplier progress, and document testing phases to ensure equipment performance aligns with engineering specs.

The role offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing setting with mentorship and growth opportunities in advanced manufacturing engineering.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• Strong organizational skills with exposure to project management principles; familiarity with automated assembly equipment or tooling is a plus.
• An eager-to-learn, proactive, and positive attitude toward solving complex engineering challenges.
• Experience with automated assembly equipment or tooling is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, adjust, and continuously improve specialized manufacturing equipment for sunroof production.
• Manage project plans, timelines, and progress tracking to meet milestones.
• Monitor supplier progress and quality via supplier tracking reports.
• Create, update, and maintain try-out reports documenting testing and performance.
• Support installation, commissioning, and optimization of assembly equipment in the live production plant.
• Identify bottlenecks and propose improvements to cycle times and reliability.
• Update SOPs and technical documentation for new sunroof manufacturing lines.

Skills

Project management

Supplier monitoring

Documentation

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Engineering / Industrial Technology

Tools

Automated assembly equipment

Job description

Make individual mobility more enjoyable and sustainable by advancing technology and people – As one of the top 100 automotive suppliers worldwide, Webasto actively shapes the transformation of the industry through expertise and forward-thinking solutions. Our goal is to make mobility a full sensory experience, working toward more comfort, wind in your hair, the perfect temperature in any season, and driving with a clear conscience – for a safe and sustainable future. We bring joy to mobility – are you in?

Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Intern – Sunroof Equipment Development

You can look forward to these exciting tasks:

As an Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Intern, you will be an integral part of the team responsible for developing, adjusting, and continuously improving specialized manufacturing equipment for sunroof production. Your responsibilities will include:

Project Management & Tracking

• Drive Progress: Utilize core project management tools including action plans and timelines to ensure equipment development milestones are met on schedule.
• Supplier Monitoring: Manage supplier tracking reports to oversee the fabrication progress, quality, and delivery timelines of external equipment vendors.
• Performance Documentation: Create, update, and maintain try-out reports to document equipment testing phases and validate machine performance against engineering specifications.
• Vendor Validation: Participate in the initial debugging, runoff, and readiness evaluation of new manufacturing machinery directly at supplier facilities.
• Plant Integration: Support the final installation, commissioning, and optimization of assembly equipment within the live production plant.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify mechanical, electrical, or process bottlenecks and propose engineering modifications to improve cycle times and equipment reliability.
• Root Cause Analysis: Analyze equipment performance data to identify failure modes and implement permanent engineering solutions.
• Standardization: Update technical documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and visual work instructions for new sunroof manufacturing lines.

This is what you bring to us:

• Education: Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• Core Competencies: Strong organizational skills with exposure to project management principles; familiarity with automated assembly equipment or tooling is a plus.
• Mindset: An eager-to-learn, proactive, and positive attitude toward solving complex engineering challenges.
• Environment: Flexibility and capability to work effectively within a fast-paced, high-tech automotive manufacturing facility.

What we offer you:

• Competitive and attractive pay
• Great colleagues to work with and loads of possibilities to grow
• 72 hours of wellness benefits
• Flexible hours and scheduling options
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities
• Networking opportunities within the company

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Webasto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status.

Job Location: Lexington, 40511 2200 Innovation Dr, KY

Whether you’re looking to gain practical experience or seeking exciting projects during your studies – Webasto is the right place for you!An internship with us offers valuable insights into various career fields and the opportunity to get to know Webasto as an employer.Be part of innovative projects in an inspiring and supportive environment.