Manufacturing Engineer Intern

JOB DESCRIPTION

Description

• Responsibilities may include:  

• Evaluation and implementation of workstation layouts compliant with strike zone methodology 

• Material flow design from dock door to point of use 

• Development of process tools for the team 

• Documenting current processes and line balancing activities 

• Participation in CI workshops as a contributing team member 

• 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  

• Material flow planning for new model year launch 

• Direct labor CI activities and line rebalances 

• Ergonomic workstation improvements 

• Process tool development for the Lean ME team 

• New material flow equipment testing and implementation 

• New model year layout change implementation 

• Simulation data collection  

• This role may require travel both within and outside of Michigan to visit our manufacturing plants 

Other position requirements:

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited university and working towards a 4 year B.S. degree in Engineering, preferably Industrial Engineering.  

• Available to work up to 40 hours per week during program (May 1 – Aug 30) 

• 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 

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