Lean Manufacturing Intern

Location: Onsite in Plymouth, Michigan, United States; may require travel to manufacturing plants within and outside Michigan.

Company

hirify.global is hiring an intern to support lean manufacturing and engineering activities in an automotive manufacturing environment.

What you will do

• Evaluate and implement workstation layouts using strike zone methodology.
• Design material flow from dock doors to points of use and support new model year launches.
• Document current processes, perform line-balancing activities, and support direct labor continuous improvement.
• Develop process tools and assist with standard document development, including macros.
• Support ergonomic workstation improvements, equipment testing, layout changes, and simulation data collection.
• Participate in continuous improvement workshops and support plant and corporate projects.

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited university and pursuing a four-year B.S. degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering.
• Must be available to work up to 40 hours per week onsite during the program.
• Minimum overall GPA of 3.0.
• Strong analytical, verbal, written communication, organization, attention-to-detail, and follow-up skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to work effectively with plant and corporate teams.

Nice to have

• Previous automotive-related internship or co-op experience.
• AutoCAD experience.
• Experience developing macros.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time summer internship scheduled from May 3, 2027 through August 12, 2027.
• Opportunity to contribute to lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and core plant initiatives.
• Travel may be required to manufacturing plants within and outside Michigan.