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

• 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

• 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

Bridgewater Interiors II