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2024 Manufacturing Engineering Internship

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom of upward mobility as you strive to realize your professional dreams. We’ve got incredible plans for our future – and your future, too! We’re working on some pretty amazing things, including autonomous and electric vehicles, data centers, micro services, and cloud computing. Get ready to play an important role supporting our incredible advancements!
 
What you’ll be able to do:
Looking for a great answer to the question – what did you do this summer? This is it! Through our Summer Internship, you’ll gain the experience, knowledge and skills to take your career to another level. Throughout this 12-week program, you’ll enjoy hands-on involvement in some of the ground-breaking initiatives we’ve got going on. In addition to developing technically and professionally, you’ll be able to build a network of friends and contacts while discovering what it’s like to live, work and play in Dearborn, Michigan.
 
We build world-class vehicles in our plants around the world, constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency.  It’s our people who really make the difference.  We encourage all of our employees to think outside the box to help us find better and more efficient ways to manufacture our vehicles.

 

Responsibilities for External Candidates

 

 

Manufacturing Engineers work on a team that manufactures more than 150,000 vehicles daily at 65 facilities worldwide.  It is a unique opportunity to apply your engineering skillset in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
 
Over the summer, your work as a Manufacturing intern will help improve Ford’s manufacturing production system.  Specifically, you will help improve Ford’s safety, quality, delivery, cost, people, maintenance and environmental systems.
 
Manufacturing offers opportunities for growth and excellence through each of the following career areas: Powertrain and Vehicle Operations Manufacturing Engineering, Plant Operations, Manufacturing Business Office, Stamping Engineering and Quality. Some travel may be required due to our exciting new plants in KY & TN.

 

 

Qualifications for External Candidates

 

 

Minimum requirements:  

  • Pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in: Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Packaging Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Welding Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Material Science Engineering or Agricultural Engineering
  • 3.0 GPA or equivalent
  • Graduation date between December 2024 and August 2025
  • Junior level educational status
  • 0-3 years relevant work experience
  • Must be willing to relocate in the future

Preferred qualifications 

  • Ability to adapt to a dynamic working environment including our world class manufacturing facilities where you have the opportunity to see the product developed and completed
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills that are required to build relationships with team members and customers
  • Have the ability to manage and deliver a program based on a project timeline
  • Have the ability to use analytics to track cost, quality, safety and delivery on program projects
  • Demonstrate initiative by improving output and/or helping others
  • Ability to work within a diverse team (work assignments may be located in SE MI or our manufacturing facilities throughout the US)
  • Interest in the automotive industry and Manufacturing
  • Flexibility in work location (work assignments may be located in SE MI or our manufacturing facilities throughout the US)
  • Ability to adapt to a dynamic working environment including our world class manufacturing facilities where you have the opportunity to see the product developed and completed
  • Ability to work within a diverse team
  • Interest in the automotive industry and Manufacturing

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to permanently work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.  Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Ford Motor Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce.   All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.

For information on Ford's salary and benefits, please visit:
2023 New Hire Benefits Summary Interns (ford.com)