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Trim Engineering Intern

AdientPlymouth, Michigan
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Overview

Schedule
Full-time
Career level
Senior-level
Remote
On-site
Benefits
Career Development

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Overview:

The trim 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 A surface trim engineering for automotive 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 3, 2027 through August 12, 2027.

Duties:

  • Help solve design issues by utilizing the Basic Engineering Process (BEP) process and knowledge of lean engineering.  Complete A3's which were presented in weekly and executive design reviews for these issues.
  • Exposure to the product development process and interact with Subject Matter Technical Experts (SMTEs) throughout the assignment.
  • Support issue resolution and on-time execution of A-surface material and seat testing phases by coordinating sample prep, test timing, and analytical reports.  This exposure allows for acquisition of knowledge in seat requirements, durability, and tactical planning.
  • Exposure to Design For Assembly and Manufacturing (DFAM) principles. Including concepts for trim cover sewing, automation and JIT assembly. Gain understanding of the interaction between design and manufacturing in product development and key cost drivers.
  • Acquire knowledge in Design for Cost to evaluate various engineering design changes in CAD and Optitex while at the same time understanding the cost impact of those changes.  This enables the team to assess the impact of changes in the ideation phase while still understanding a high-level cost impact of those changes.

Other position requirements:

  • Must be currently enrolled in an accredited university and working towards a 4-year B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or a B.S. degree in Textiles.
  • Available to work up to 40 hours per week, on site in Plymouth, Michigan
  • Minimum overall GPA of at least 3.0.
  • Previous internship or co-op experience in automotive related position an added plus
  • CAD experience CATIA or Unigraphics  an added plus.
  • Solid analytical skills and work effectively with customers, suppliers, and the development team.
  • 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

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This job at Adient is located in Plymouth, Michigan, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
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What employment applies to this position at Adient?
Adient lists this role as a Full-time position.
What experience level is required for this role at Adient?
Adient is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.
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