Product Development Intern

JM&A Group • Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

The JM Family College Internship Program provides college students with meaningful work experiences related to their studies. Interns contribute to team success, learn about JM Family’s companies and culture, and develop skills through learning opportunities and networking events. The ideal candidate will be available to work full-time during the Summer Internship Program, from May 24, 2027, through July 30, 2027.

As a Product Development Intern in Southeast Toyota’s Product Development department, you will apply academic knowledge in a professional setting and gain hands-on experience supporting automotive product development. You will work on product- and organization-based projects that support accessory launches for dealers and improve team efficiency. Interns also learn about JM Family’s core values: Consideration, Cooperation, Communication, Innovation, and Accountability.

This is a full-time position with flexible working arrangements depending on business need. Work arrangements are subject to associate performance, business need, and manager discretion, and may be revised as necessary. The job description may not include every assigned duty and may be amended at the company’s discretion.

Requirements

• Be actively enrolled in a bachelor’s, master’s, or other degree-seeking program at an accredited college or university, with at least one semester of coursework completed.
• Pursue a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a similar engineering program and maintain a satisfactory grade point average.
• Have completed sophomore-level coursework or higher and have a general understanding of mechanical components and systems gained through coursework.
• Have Microsoft Excel experience, including data entry and basic formulas.
• Have strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills, including the ability to manage priorities, time constraints, workflow, and complexity effectively.
• Have strong verbal and written communication skills and a demonstrated interest in automotive technology.

Nice To Haves

• Power Apps experience.
• CAN experience.
• Previous automotive industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Complete at least one product-based project, such as developing a working prototype from a general concept or creating tools to support an accessory launch.
• Complete at least one organization-based project focused on improving team efficiency, such as developing digital product-comparison tools, using scanned mesh files to create 3D vehicle models, or developing a storage organization and inventory system.
• Support the development and evaluation of automotive components, including prototype development, competitive vehicle benchmarking, and commodity-level standards for automotive accessories.
• Assist with vehicle fit-up data collection, teardown and cost analysis, and development of commodity cost models for vehicle accessories.
• Review Supplier Corrective Action Reports for root cause definition, interim containment, and permanent corrective action.
• Provide weekly project progress updates and manage supporting activities, including attending meetings and designing and 3D printing placement aids.
• Follow applicable safety and quality policies and procedures and support site and department compliance objectives.

What This Job Offers

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