Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Intern – Sunroof Equipment Development

You can look forward to these exciting tasks:

As an Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Intern, you will be an integral part of the team responsible for developing, adjusting, and continuously improving specialized manufacturing equipment for sunroof production. Your responsibilities will include:

Project Management & Tracking

• Drive Progress: Utilize core project management tools including action plans and timelines to ensure equipment development milestones are met on schedule.
• Supplier Monitoring: Manage supplier tracking reports to oversee the fabrication progress, quality, and delivery timelines of external equipment vendors.
• Performance Documentation: Create, update, and maintain try-out reports to document equipment testing phases and validate machine performance against engineering specifications.

Equipment Debugging & Readiness

• Vendor Validation: Participate in the initial debugging, runoff, and readiness evaluation of new manufacturing machinery directly at supplier facilities.
• Plant Integration: Support the final installation, commissioning, and optimization of assembly equipment within the live production plant.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify mechanical, electrical, or process bottlenecks and propose engineering modifications to improve cycle times and equipment reliability.

Engineering Data & Documentation

• Root Cause Analysis: Analyze equipment performance data to identify failure modes and implement permanent engineering solutions.
• Standardization: Update technical documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and visual work instructions for new sunroof manufacturing lines.

This is what you bring to us:

• Education: Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• Core Competencies: Strong organizational skills with exposure to project management principles; familiarity with automated assembly equipment or tooling is a plus.
• Mindset: An eager-to-learn, proactive, and positive attitude toward solving complex engineering challenges.
• Environment: Flexibility and capability to work effectively within a fast-paced, high-tech automotive manufacturing facility.

What we offer you:

• Competitive and attractive pay
• Great colleagues to work with and loads of possibilities to grow
• 72 hours of wellness benefits
• Flexible hours and scheduling options
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities
• Networking opportunities within the company

Your contact person:
Mirwais Ghani, People & Organization Lexington, KY

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We look forward to receiving your online application!

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Whether you’re looking to gain practical experience or seeking exciting projects during your studies – Webasto is the right place for you! An internship with us offers valuable insights into various career fields and the opportunity to get to know Webasto as an employer. Be part of innovative projects in an inspiring and supportive environment.