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.
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 MISkills Required
- Currently enrolled in an accredited university and pursuing a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Available to work up to 40 hours per week
- Minimum overall GPA of 3.0
- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to work effectively with customers, suppliers, and the development team
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Attention to detail, organization, and follow-up skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Previous automotive internship or co-op experience
- CAD experience with CATIA or Unigraphics
Adient Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company matching contributions is highlighted, with corporate filings indicating ongoing employer match funding. This provides meaningful long-term savings support for U.S. employees.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid holidays and PTO/vacation are included, with indications that PTO levels compare favorably to some peers. Parental/family leave is also available in certain contexts.
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage are offered alongside HSAs/FSAs and protection benefits such as life/AD&D. These elements establish a comprehensive baseline that strengthens the overall package.
Adient Insights
What We Do
Adient is a global leader in automotive seating. With approximately 77,000 employees in 32 countries, Adient operates 202 manufacturing/assembly plants worldwide. We produce and deliver automotive seating for all major OEMs. From complete seating systems to individual components, our expertise spans every step of the automotive seat-making process. Our integrated, in-house skills allow us to take our products from research and design to engineering and manufacturing — and into more than 19 million vehicles every year.
