Intern, General Admin Svcs

Yazaki•Canton, MI

About The Position

Yazaki is a global leader in the research, development and delivery of vehicle power and data solutions. Yazaki works with virtually every major auto manufacturer in the world, and we've strived to maintain strategic and stable growth throughout our 83-year history. Today, we're on the lookout for energetic people with the potential to perform, as well as the ability to strengthen - and thrive in - the positive work environment we pride ourselves on. Please note definition differences between Intern and Co-op: Intern: Student works full-time during the summer Co-op: Student works part-time while school is in session. Student may work more hours during the summer if not enrolled in classes. Students may work for a minimum of one semester or longer. Both positions are paid according to current academic standing and job classification. Location: Canton , MI What we are looking for: Yazaki is looking for a motivated Summer Intern to join our Cost Planning team in Canton, MI. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative, results-oriented environment and is eager to make meaningful contributions to the organization. This internship runs full-time from May 11, 2026 to August 15, 2026.

Requirements

Education: Enrollment in a 4-year degree program at an accredited institution during the internship period.
Relevant Background: Degree/experience related to the position (e.g., Engineering, Finance, Business).
Academic Standing: A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
Commitment: Availability to work full-time (40 hours per week) for at least 10 weeks between May 11, 2026, and August 14, 2026
Technical Skills: Excel and Microsoft Office
Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and critical-thinking abilities.

Responsibilities

Project Work: Support of profit improvement activities focused on identifying operational efficiencies and cost-saving opportunities across our products. The project aims to analyze product costs and selling prices, identify areas of improvement, work with cross functional teams to create plans to improve profit margins. Scope includes data analysis, working with different functions within the company, and developing dashboards or reports to track progress.
Success Metrics: Workplan of profit improvement initiatives, quantifying the value of the ideas identified with implementation timing.
Collaboration: Work closely with Program Management, Cost Planning Team Members, Sales, Purchasing, Finance, Manufacturing, and Engineering.