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

Created: 2026-04-02