Adient
Manufacturing Intern
Plymouth, MI · On-site · Posted 2026-11-03
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
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