Adient · 4 months ago
Engineering Intern
Plymouth, MI
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SpringAdient is a leading automotive seating company, and they are seeking an Engineering Intern to gain exposure and develop technical and product design skills. The intern will work within engineering and program teams to assist in planning, organizing, and delivering engineering program requirements while enhancing communication skills.
Responsibilities
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
Help prepare documentation and gather data for engineering xSO signoff. Exposure to the product development process and interact with Subject Matter Technical Experts (SMTEs) throughout the assignment
Support issue resolution and on-time execution for DV & PV testing phases by coordinating test timing, seat builds, and teardowns. This exposure allows for acquisition of knowledge in seat regulations, strength, durability, and tactical planning
Support customer and DV/PV test builds here in Plymouth. Exposure to Design For Assembly and Manufacturing (DFAM) principles. 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 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
Qualification
Required
Must be currently enrolled in an accredited university and working towards 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
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
Preferred
Previous internship or co-op experience in automotive related position an added plus
CAD experience CATIA or Unigraphics an added plus
Company
Adient
Adient (NYSE: ADNT) is a global leader in automotive seating.
Founded in 2016
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Douglas DelGrosso
President/CEO
Joe Bennett
SVP, Chief Information Officer
Recent News
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