Manufacturing Intern

Adient • Plymouth, MI

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About The Position

The Manufacturing Intern will work 40 hours per week from May 3, 2027 through August 12, 2027, with the start date described as targeted. The role involves process and equipment analysis and Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, working with plant and corporate teams. The intern may support site visits for product builds, equipment supplier runoff and testing, material-flow planning for new model-year launches, direct-labor continuous-improvement activities and line rebalances, and implementation of new model-year layout changes. Travel may be required within and outside Michigan to manufacturing plants and equipment suppliers, with travel of up to 25% to other Adient facilities.

The role includes balancing requirements from different internal functional groups, learning to develop macros for standard document development, and applying core standards across different OEM products and plant constraints. The position is based at the Central Tech Unit in Plymouth, Michigan.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled at an accredited university and working toward a four-year B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering.
• Available to work up to 40 hours per week during the program.
• Minimum overall GPA of 3.0.
• Solid analytical skills and ability to 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.
• Travel up to 25% to other Adient facilities.

Nice To Haves

• Previous internship or co-op experience in an automotive-related position.
• AutoCAD experience.
• Experience developing macros.

Responsibilities

• Layout of equipment using AutoCAD.
• Processing using Modapts.
• Conduct risk analysis using PFMEA.
• Assess manufacturing feasibility using DFAM.
• Monitor and record current processes and cycle times.
• Review current and future equipment requirements.
• Support key business initiatives and core projects.
• Support site visits for product builds with processing reviews.
• Support equipment supplier visits for runoff and testing.
• Plan material flow for new model-year launches.
• Support direct-labor continuous-improvement activities and line rebalances.
• Implement new model-year layout changes.
• Travel to manufacturing plants and equipment suppliers as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern