Manufacturing Intern

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 #J-18808-Ljbffr