Manufacturing Summer Intern
Auburn Hills, MI - USA
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Manufacturing Summer InternJob Description Summary
Launch your engineering career with real-world experience. As a Manufacturing Summer Intern youll work on impactful projects collaborate with industry professionals and gain hands-on exposure to manufacturing processes that drive innovation and efficiency.Job Description:
Support the First Shift Supervisor with daily floor activities including standup meetings shift transitions and tier-board updates
Perform 5S audits and execute corrective actions on assigned lines
Conduct time studies and cycle-time validations on CNC operations as directed
Collect enter and clean operational data in Plex (production counts scrap codes downtime entries) under supervisor oversight
Pull and organize scrap data for weekly Pareto reviews by part number and root cause
Assist with visual management updating boards posting reaction plans at point of use refreshing standard work documentation
Support training record reconciliation against the operator skills matrix
Operate a sit-down or stand-up forklift (hi-lo) after completion of AAM internal training and OSHA-compliant certification
Move material stage tooling and support line changeovers under operator/supervisor direction
Observe and document workflow on assigned lines (OP20 60s 80s1 Shapers EOL Ring Gear) to support continuous improvement
Attend and observe daily 6:30 AM and 1:50 PM tier meetings
Required Skills and Education
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelors degree program (any major considered; engineering business supply chain or manufacturing tech preferred)
- Minimum 18 years of age (federal labor law requirement for powered industrial truck operation)
- Valid drivers license
- Reliable transportation; consistent attendance is non-negotiable
- Basic Microsoft Excel proficiency (sort filter basic formulas)
- Willingness to work in a manufacturing environment heat noise oil mist repetitive movement
- Ability to lift up to 35 lbs occasionally
About AAM:
As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier AAM designs engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Discover how were Bringing the Future Faster at .
AAM will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age race color gender religion weight height marital status sexual orientation genetic history or information gender identity or expression disability protected veteran status national origin or other characteristic protected by law. AAM will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and that Associates are treated equally during employment without regard to their age race color gender religion weight height marital status sexual orientation genetic history or information gender identity or expression disability protected veteran status national origin or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations please e-mail AAM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.Required Experience:
Intern
About Company
As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles.