Supplier Quality Intern

Job Description

We are a global leader in automotive seating because of our people — a team of adventurous thinkers and passionate high performers who make it all possible. We pride ourselves on being at the vanguard of new industry trends and technologies. When you join Adient, you’ll play an important role in helping us improve the experience of a world in motion.

At Adient, we care about your character just as much as your qualifications. Because for us, it’s more than the job. It’s about committing to your responsibilities. Creating a global community and empowering your teammates. That’s why we work hard to ensure our employees — no matter their race, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, caste, disability, union membership, ethnicity, religious beliefs or the stage of their careers — can see the difference their work makes for our customers and their consumers around the globe.

Role And Responsibilites

Industrial/Manufacturing Engineer with excellent communication, problem solving and time management skillsResponsibilities include but are not limited to:Assisting SQEs and Managers with various internal and external continuous improvement projects.Supplier audit support remotely and potentially onsite (some travel within Michigan may be required).Automotive industry research.Database management.Identify and learn how each Adient internal organization is integrated, and works together to achieve organizational goals.

Unique challenges include:Simultaneously balancing multiple project deliverables from various internal functional groups, Subject Matter Experts (SME’s) and customers.Assisting in the optimization of identified technical solutions to meet metric objectives including among others: cost, Key Performance Indices (KPI’s), program timing and launch.Spend time at local Adient plant(s) working with plant SQEs on supplier issues.

Unique opportunities include:Daily exposure and interaction with experienced automotive industry professionals and Subject Matter Technical Experts (SMTE’s).Develop a key understanding of standard automotive industry standards and requirements.Networking and relationship building among multiple internal Adient organizations.

Additional Duties

Reach out to Adient suppliers as necessary in support of Adient Quality objectives.Generate reports within the Microsoft Office environment.Report out to leadership on status of current assignments.Assist with the training of incoming interns/co-ops as needed.

Additional Requirements

Must be currently enrolled in an accredited university, and in good standing, while working towards a 4-year B.S. degree in Engineering or related technical field.Ability to maintain a minimum overall GPA of at least 3.0.Available to work up to 40 hours per week, which may include some travel.Previous internship or co-op experience in automotive related position preferred.Strong analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively and effectively with Adient customers, suppliers, and internal development teams.Strong verbal and written communication skills; attention to detail, organization skills and follow-up.Ability to listen, follow instructions, lead, be a self-starter, self-finisher, and work without constant supervision.Proficient in MS Office and Teams.Must be willing to work in an office environment, and travel to manufacturing sites.At all times, present yourself professionally as an honest, ethical, Adient representative.

PRIMARY LOCATION

Bridgewater Interiors IV