Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Intern

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:

• 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.
• Equipment Debugging & Readiness 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.
• Engineering Data & Documentation 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

Your contact person: Mirwais Ghani, People & Organization Lexington, KY

Get to know us here and find out why we are passionate about attracting talent to Webasto. We look forward to receiving your online application!

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.