Lean Manufacturing Intern

JOB DESCRIPTION Summer Interns will work onsite 40 hours per week (full-time), with a targeted start date of May 3, 2027 through August 12, 2027. Description • An engineer with good communication skills to work in standard labor analysis and Lean Manufacturing. • Responsibilities may include: • 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 include: 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: This role may support • 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 This role may require 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 Industrial or Mechanical Engineering. • Available to work up to 40 hours per week during program • 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 Central Tech Unit Plymouth MI