Adient

Engineering Intern

United States · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerAdient
LocationUnited States
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted23 Sep 2026

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.

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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

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