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  Duties:   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  Other position requirements:   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  PRIMARY LOCATION Bridgewater Interiors II