Adient plc
Manufacturing Intern
Plymouth, United States
About the role
JOB DESCRIPTION
Summer Interns will work 40 hours per week (full-time), with a targeted start date of May 3, 2027 through August 12, 2027
Description
• A Mechanical Engineer with good communication skills to work in process / equipment analysis and Advanced Manufacturing Engineering.
• Responsibilities may include:
• Layout of equipment (AutoCAD)
• Processing (Modapts)
• Risk analysis (PFMEA)
• Manufacturing feasibility (DFAM)
• Monitor and record current processes / cycle times
• Review current and future equipment requirements
• 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
• Site visits for product builds with processing reviews
• Equipment supplier visits for runoff / testing
• Material flow planning for new model year launch
• Direct labor CI (Continuous Improvement) activities and line rebalances
• New model year layout change implementation
• This role may require travel both within and outside of Michigan to visit our manufacturing plants and equipment suppliers
Other position requirements:
• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited university and working towards a 4-year B.S. degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
• Available to work up to 40 hours per week during program
• Travel up to 25% to other Adient facilities
• 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