2026 Manufacturing Engineering Co-op
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Nexteer Automotive Corporation
Saginaw, MI, US
Summary
The co-op will support Plant 4 manufacturing and controls engineering activities by utilizing lean tools for process improvement and assisting in troubleshooting and root cause analysis. They will also manage equipment layouts, document workflows, and analyze production performance data.
Job Description
The objective of the Student Programs at Nexteer Automotive is to select students with high potential and provide them with "real world" work experiences. Work assignments expose students to many of the company’s products, processes and procedures. Assignments are designed to assimilate acquired classroom education with actual hands-on work experience in a technical environment. In addition, Nexteer Automotive gains the opportunity to find new talent to enhance productivity while providing students exposure to full-time career opportunities.
This is a Student Co-op position located in Saginaw, MI. This position supports the Plant 4 Manufacturing/Controls Engineering activities.
- Process Improvement: Utilize Lean manufacturing tools and conduct Kaizen activities to eliminate waste and enhance efficiency.
- Technical Support: Assist engineers in troubleshooting, independent troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and developing solutions for manufacturing issues.
- Project Management: Support new product introduction (NPI) by developing manufacturing procedures, documenting workflows, and managing equipment layouts.
- Tooling/Design: Assist with designing jigs, fixtures, and tooling using CAD software.
- Data Analysis: Collect and analyze data on production performance, labor standards, and quality defects.
- Learn the processes of Nexteer Automotive within and outside of the Plant 4 Building
Requirements:
- Candidate must be pursuing a Bachelors in Engineering
- Candidate must have strong mathematical and analytic ability
- Candidate must be proficient with Microsoft Products (Office 365, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Project, Access, SQL)
- Candidate must have excellent Communication, Documentation Skills and attention to detail
- Candidate must have a cumulative 2.7 GPA on 4.0 scale
- Candidate must have right to work in the US and not require current or future sponsorship
Nexteer is an Equal Opportunity Employer Disabled/Minorities/Veterans/Women
Nexteer is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employees to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States.
Accessibility for Applicants with Disabilities: If you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please email [email protected]. Please provide your contact information and details about the posted position of interest. Only inquiries regarding assistance for those who need an accommodation with the online application process due to a disability will be returned.
Nexteer Automotive is a global leading motion control technology company accelerating mobility to be safe, green and exciting.
Our innovative product and technology portfolio includes electric and hydraulic power steering systems, steer-by-wire systems, steering columns and intermediate shafts, driveline systems and software solutions.
We solve motion control challenges across all megatrends – including electrification, software/connectivity, ADAS/automated driving and shared mobility – for more than 60 customers around the world including BMW, Ford, GM, RNM, Stellantis, Toyota and VW, as well as automakers in India and China.
Nexteer is aware of fraudulent job postings by accounts impersonating the company. While our security team is working with LinkedIn to promptly resolve this issue, please remain vigilant to protect yourself against job scams. Nexteer will never ask an applicant to provide bank account information through LinkedIn or provide you with payment via check during the application process. If you are concerned about a posting or have other questions, please contact Nexteer directly at [email protected] to verify. You can also learn more about job scams and how to avoid them by visiting https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/job-scams#avoid.
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Auburn Hills, Michigan
Nexteer Automotive is a global leading motion control technology company accelerating mobility to be safe, green and exciting.
Our innovative product and technology portfolio includes electric and hydraulic power steering systems, steer-by-wire systems, steering columns and intermediate shafts, driveline systems and software solutions.
We solve motion control challenges across all megatrends – including electrification, software/connectivity, ADAS/automated driving and shared mobility – for more than 60 customers around the world including BMW, Ford, GM, RNM, Stellantis, Toyota and VW, as well as automakers in India and China.
Nexteer is aware of fraudulent job postings by accounts impersonating the company. While our security team is working with LinkedIn to promptly resolve this issue, please remain vigilant to protect yourself against job scams. Nexteer will never ask an applicant to provide bank account information through LinkedIn or provide you with payment via check during the application process. If you are concerned about a posting or have other questions, please contact Nexteer directly at [email protected] to verify. You can also learn more about job scams and how to avoid them by visiting https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/job-scams#avoid.
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Auburn Hills, Michigan
