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≈ $32k – $52k per year (Estimated)
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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 21, 2026. First seen by Alion on Apr 13, 2026.

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Flex-N-Gate is an automotive supplier headquartered in Urbana, Illinois, that designs and manufactures bumpers, exterior and interior plastic parts, metal stampings and assemblies, lighting systems and mechanical components for vehicle makers. Owned by Shahid Khan, it runs plants across the United States, Canada, Mexico and Europe, has recently supported launches such as the Lancia Gamma and CUPRA Raval, and its FLEX-ION division develops battery cells, modules and packs. It hires assembly, molding, paint and weld operators, maintenance and controls technicians, quality auditors, manufacturing and automation engineers and plant supervisors, many in Michigan and Ontario.

Scope

The intern will be working on continuous improvement projects focusing on standardized work implementation and process documentation using lean principles.   They will be working in all areas of our plant including fascia assembly, weld assembly, and upcoming MY26 launch of front fascia. 

Work closely with the Quality Manager as your mentor. Learn different aspects of the business including assembly process, potential failure mode and effect analysis, control plans, data collection and analysis, developing standardized work instructions, line balancing, process optimization. Focus on continuous improvement to ensure most efficient and productive operation of manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

Work closely with manufacturing teams onsite to complete various program objectives.

Team up with program management to respond to customer requirements.

Learn the basic functions of FNG Program Lifecycle Management (PLM) software. Assist with clerical items and documentation for Advanced Product Development.

Work with management to establish long term summer project and report out upon completion of internship.

Building and packaging of pilot builds

Assist in the preparation of assembly build instructions

Performing gage R&R studies

Participating in dimensional capability studies

Tracking and accounting for inbound pilot and early production materials

Work with respective engineer to advance his/her skill sets in preparation for schooling development

Evaluates manufacturing processes, designs new systems and processes for the introduction of new products or for the improvement of existing ones.

Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors.

Participates actively and effectively in continuous improvement plans related to position responsibilities

Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning work flow, space requirements, and equipment layout.

The Engineering Intern will participate in projects focusing primarily on material consumption and movement, work area optimization, and waste reduction.  These projects will require the Engineering Intern to:

Monitor and develop productivity standards for functional areas based on work measurement,

Identify exceptions, formulate recommendations, and implement process improvements and perform operational observation and process documentation. 

Qualifications

Must be a major in area of studies such as Mechanical/Industrial engineering

Ability to use MS Office, AutoCAD & other analytical and planning tools

Possesses strong analytic and statistic skills

Has ability to work independently

Read drawings, and engineering instructions

Apply knowledge of engineering science and technology

Identify problems, develop and evaluate options to implement solutions

Work with manufacturers or field representatives as necessary

Listens effectively to manufacturing personnel to assess problems and solutions

Participate in department training programs

Maintain up-to-date engineering knowledge and stay current with industry trends and best practices

Understanding of Lean Manufacturing Principles

Effective statistical analysis skills

Effective research and communication skills

Effective with written and oral communications

Must have a valid drivers license. This role requires to travel within 50-mile radius.

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