Supplier Quality Intern

JOB DESCRIPTION

Role and Responsibilites:

* Industrial/Manufacturing Engineer with excellent communication, problem solving and time management skills

* Responsibilities 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.

* Summer Interns will work 40 hours per week (full-time), with a targeted start date of May 4, 2026 through August 13, 2026

PRIMARY LOCATION

Bridgewater Interiors IV