The engineering intern role offers great exposure to learn in an environment with many successful and dedicated technical professionals across the region. The role will help develop technical and product design skills and will enhance communication skills to work on vehicle complete seat systems. The engineering intern will work within engineering and program teams to gain exposure and provide technical customer interface for the program and/or product to plan, organize and deliver engineering program requirements.
Summer Interns will work 40 hours per week (full-time), with a targeted start date of May 4, 2026 through August 13, 2026.
Duties:
- Help solve design issues by utilizing the Basic Engineering Process (BEP) and knowledge of lean engineering. Complete A3's presented in weekly and executive design reviews.
- Prepare documentation and gather data for engineering xSO signoff. Engage with Subject Matter Technical Experts (SMTEs) throughout assignment.
- Support issue resolution and on-time execution for DV & PV testing phases by coordinating test timing, seat builds, and teardowns. Gain knowledge in seat regulations, strength, durability, and tactical planning.
- Support customer and DV/PV test builds with exposure to Design For Assembly and Manufacturing (DFAM) principles. Understand design-manufacturing interaction and cost drivers in product development.
- Acquire knowledge in Design for Cost to evaluate engineering design changes in CAD while understanding cost impacts in the ideation phase.
Other position requirements:
- Currently enrolled in an accredited university and pursuing a 4-year B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Available to work up to 40 hours per week.
- Minimum overall GPA of at least 3.0.
- Previous internship or co-op experience in automotive-related position is an added plus.
- CAD experience in CATIA or Unigraphics is an added plus.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to work effectively with customers, suppliers, and development team.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; attention to detail, organization, and follow-up skills.
- Proficient in MS Office.
Location: Central Tech Unit Plymouth MI
