Manufacturing Summer Intern at AAM -… · Auburn…

Summary: AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing is a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier. As a Manufacturing Summer Intern, you'll gain hands-on experience by supporting daily floor activities, conducting time studies, and collaborating with industry professionals on impactful projects. Responsibilities: - Support the First Shift Supervisor with daily floor activities including standup meetings, shift transitions, and tier-board updates - Perform 5S audits and execute corrective actions on assigned lines - Conduct time studies and cycle-time validations on CNC operations as directed - Collect, enter, and clean operational data in Plex (production counts, scrap codes, downtime entries) under supervisor oversight - Pull and organize scrap data for weekly Pareto reviews by part number and root cause - Assist with visual management — updating boards, posting reaction plans at point of use, refreshing standard work documentation - Support training record reconciliation against the operator skills matrix - Operate a sit-down or stand-up forklift (hi-lo) after completion of AAM internal training and OSHA-compliant certification - Move material, stage tooling, and support line changeovers under operator/supervisor direction - Observe and document workflow on assigned lines (OP20, 60s, 80s1, Shapers, EOL, Ring Gear) to support continuous improvement - Attend and observe daily 6:30 AM and 1:50 PM tier meetings Required Qualifications: - Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program (any major considered; engineering, business, supply chain, or manufacturing tech preferred) - Minimum 18 years of age (federal labor law requirement for powered industrial truck operation) - Valid driver's license - Reliable transportation; consistent attendance is non-negotiable - Basic Microsoft Excel proficiency (sort, filter, basic formulas) - Willingness to work in a manufacturing environment — heat, noise, oil mist, repetitive movement - Ability to lift up to 35 lbs occasionally Required Skills: Microsoft Excel, Forklift Operation, Data Entry, Time Study, Cycle-Time Validation, 5S Audits, Visual Management, Training Record Reconciliation