Summer Interns will work 40 hours per week (full-time), with a targeted start date of May 4, 2026, through August 13, 2026.
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 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
