Lean Manufacturing Intern

Plymouth, MI · On site · Posted 2d Leaves the board in 6 days
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JOB DESCRIPTION

Summer Interns will work onsite 40 hours per week (full-time), with a targeted start date of May 3, 2027 through August 12, 2027.

 

Description

  • An engineer with good communication skills to work in standard labor analysis and Lean Manufacturing. 
  • 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 Industrial or Mechanical Engineering.
  • Available to work up to 40 hours per week during program  
  • 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

PRIMARY LOCATION

Central Tech Unit Plymouth MI