Engineering Intern

JOB DESCRIPTION The Engineering Intern role offers an excellent opportunity to learn and develop within a collaborative environment alongside experienced engineering professionals. Interns will gain exposure to complete automotive seating systems while developing technical, product design, problem-solving, and communication skills. This position works closely with engineering and program teams to support program execution, product development activities, and customer-facing engineering requirements. Program Dates: May 3, 2027 – August 12, 2027 Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week Key Responsibilities • Support the resolution of design issues utilizing the Basic Engineering Process (BEP) and lean engineering principles. • Develop and present A3 problem-solving reports during weekly and executive design reviews. • Collaborate with Subject Matter Technical Experts (SMTEs) to gain exposure to the product development process. • Support issue resolution and on-time execution of Design Validation (DV) and Product Validation (PV) testing activities, including coordinating test schedules, seat builds, and teardown activities. • Assist with customer and DV/PV test builds at the Plymouth Technical Center. • Gain exposure to Design for Assembly and Manufacturing (DFAM) principles and the relationship between engineering design and manufacturing processes. • Develop an understanding of seat system regulations, durability requirements, strength testing, and tactical project planning. • Support Design for Cost initiatives by evaluating engineering design changes in CAD and understanding the potential cost implications of those changes. • Participate in cross-functional collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers to support program objectives. Qualifications Required • Currently enrolled in an accredited university pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. • Available to work onsite, full-time (40 hours per week) during the internship period. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Excellent verbal and written communication abilities. • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-through. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Preferred • Previous internship, co-op, or project experience within the automotive industry. • Experience with CAD software, including CATIA and/or Siemens NX (Unigraphics). • Ability to work effectively with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional development teams. What You'll Gain • Hands-on experience supporting automotive seating product development. • Exposure to industry-leading engineering processes and technologies. • Opportunities to collaborate with experienced engineering professionals and technical experts. • Enhanced technical, analytical, project management, and communication skills. • Real-world experience supporting customer programs from concept through validation. PRIMARY LOCATION Central Tech Unit Plymouth MI