Manufacturing Summer Intern

AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing•Auburn Hills, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Launch your engineering career with real-world experience. As a Manufacturing Summer Intern, you'll work on impactful projects, collaborate with industry professionals, and gain hands-on exposure to manufacturing processes that drive innovation and efficiency.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program (any major considered; engineering, business, supply chain, or manufacturing tech preferred)
Minimum 18 years of age (federal labor law requirement for powered industrial truck operation)
Valid driver's license
Reliable transportation; consistent attendance is non-negotiable
Basic Microsoft Excel proficiency (sort, filter, basic formulas)
Willingness to work in a manufacturing environment — heat, noise, oil mist, repetitive movement
Ability to lift up to 35 lbs occasionally

Responsibilities

Support the First Shift Supervisor with daily floor activities including standup meetings, shift transitions, and tier-board updates
Perform 5S audits and execute corrective actions on assigned lines
Conduct time studies and cycle-time validations on CNC operations as directed
Collect, enter, and clean operational data in Plex (production counts, scrap codes, downtime entries) under supervisor oversight
Pull and organize scrap data for weekly Pareto reviews by part number and root cause
Assist with visual management — updating boards, posting reaction plans at point of use, refreshing standard work documentation
Support training record reconciliation against the operator skills matrix
Operate a sit-down or stand-up forklift (hi-lo) after completion of AAM internal training and OSHA-compliant certification
Move material, stage tooling, and support line changeovers under operator/supervisor direction
Observe and document workflow on assigned lines (OP20, 60s, 80s1, Shapers, EOL, Ring Gear) to support continuous improvement
Attend and observe daily 6:30 AM and 1:50 PM tier meetings