About The Role

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