Manufacturing Engineering Assembly Planning Intern (Spring 2027)

Location: Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States

About the role

This position provides key support to the Assembly Technical Planning department and offers broad experience in automotive manufacturing processes. The intern will develop engineering and project management skills in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and coordination of assembly structure and equipment projects and modification activities with implementation and strategic focus within international, cross-functional project teams.
• Assist planners daily with chassis and powertrain assembly planning tasks.
• Gather and report data for weekly presentation of team deliverables.
• Assist assembly planners with special equipment or new vehicle projects.
• Review, create, and modify process descriptions for continuous improvement within assembly.
• Provide shutdown support and reporting.
• Execute risk filter for assembly process and equipment.
• Participate in Assembly concept developments and evaluations.
• Participate in design reviews of new process and equipment related to Chassis and Powertrain.
• Project Management and supplier management.
• Launch topic tracking and resolution.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Engineering degree (Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial/Systems Engineering preferred).
• Basic CAD software knowledge.
• Digital database experience preferred (Excel Macros, SharePoint, APEX, etc.).
• Self-driven to push projects and tasks forward.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Effective communication skills.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (not just in major).
• Enrolled student status at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States.
• Completed at least 30 credit hours at time of application.
• Ability to work full-time on-site (40 hours / week).
• Transfer students must have a GPA from current university.
• Must attach a copy of unofficial transcript.
• Complete and pass a substance abuse test before the work term.

Schedule

Work term dates: January 11th – May 14th, 2027.