Manufacturing Summer Intern

Job Posting TitleManufacturing Summer InternJob Description SummaryLaunch your engineering career with real-world experience. As a Manufacturing Summer Intern, you'll work on impactful projects, collaborate with industry professionals, and gain hands-on exposure to manufacturing processes that drive innovation and efficiency.Job Description:Support the First Shift Supervisor with daily floor activities including standup meetings, shift transitions, and tier-board updatesPerform 5S audits and execute corrective actions on assigned linesConduct time studies and cycle-time validations on CNC operations as directedCollect, enter, and clean operational data in Plex (production counts, scrap codes, downtime entries) under supervisor oversightPull and organize scrap data for weekly Pareto reviews by part number and root causeAssist with visual management — updating boards, posting reaction plans at point of use, refreshing standard work documentationSupport training record reconciliation against the operator skills matrixOperate a sit-down or stand-up forklift (hi-lo) after completion of AAM internal training and OSHA-compliant certificationMove material, stage tooling, and support line changeovers under operator/supervisor directionObserve and document workflow on assigned lines (OP20, 60s, 80s1, Shapers, EOL, Ring Gear) to support continuous improvementAttend and observe daily 6:30 AM and 1:50 PM tier meetingsRequired Skills and EducationCurrently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program (any major considered; engineering, business, supply chain, or manufacturing tech preferred)Minimum 18 years of age (federal labor law requirement for powered industrial truck operation)Valid driver's licenseReliable transportation; consistent attendance is non-negotiableBasic Microsoft Excel proficiency (sort, filter, basic formulas)Willingness to work in a manufacturing environment — heat, noise, oil mist, repetitive movementAbility to lift up to 35 lbs occasionallyAbout Dauch:Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit to learn more.Dauch will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. Dauch will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail View email address on click.appcast.io. Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr American Axle & Manufacturing