JOB SUMMARY:

The Launch Department Intern supports the planning, coordination, and execution of new program launch activities at LM Manufacturing. This role assists with launch documentation and administrative tasks, coordinates pre-production build readiness, and supports the preparation, tracking, and shipment of pre-production parts and assemblies. 

The intern works cross-functionally with Launch, Production, Quality, Materials, Engineering, and other departments to help ensure launch activities are organized, documented, and completed on schedule.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Program Launch & Readiness

• Assist the Launch Department with daily activities and project tasks related to new program launches, program changes, and launch milestones.
• Help maintain launch schedules, action-item trackers, build plans, meeting notes, status reports, and other program documentation.
• Prepare and organize launch-related documents, presentations, spreadsheets, meeting materials, and other administrative records.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Organizational Compliance

• Displays a positive attitude towards safety, works safely and follows all the Company's safety policies and procedures.
• Reports all unsafe and unhealthy conditions or acts to management immediately.
• Reports injuries, accidents, illnesses, near misses and property damage immediately to your Supervisor.
• Support enterprise compliance initiatives and ensure strategic projects incorporate applicable regulatory, customer, and management-system requirements.
• Follow LM Manufacturing procedures for document control, record retention, product identification, handling, and shipment preparation.

Note: If equipment, a workplace condition, or an assigned task may endanger an employee or co-worker, or may jeopardize customer requirements, internal requirements, product quality, or shipment accuracy, notify management immediately. Follow applicable LM Manufacturing quality-system requirements and established procedures for document control, records, corrective action, and nonconforming product.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and/or physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a college, university, or technical program.

Coursework in business, engineering, supply chain, operations, manufacturing, project management, or a related field is preferred.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Previous work, internship, student organization, or project experience is preferred but not required. Experience in a manufacturing or automotive environment is an asset.

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Willingness to learn and ask questions. 

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or project management tools.

Strong cross-functional collaboration (Launch, Quality, Operations, Engineering)

Hands-on, plant floor presence

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, JIT environment

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

Work performed in a manufacturing plant environment. Exposed to varying temperature within plant depending upon external temperature. Must be able to grips/grasp, push/pull, bends/stoop, stand/walk, lift and carry parts over thirty (30) lbs.