I enjoyed visiting suppliers and helping build quality within their company. I enjoyed working on my own projects and helping the company.
What I wish was different
The only negative is that I was very far away from home .
Advice
Get involved and don’t hesitate to as questions.
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EH&S intern
May - August 2018 • Trenton, MI
What I liked
my team/coworkers, great experience in a factory setting
What I wish was different
closer to home for less of a commute
Advice
it was awesome!
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Powertrain Manufacturing Intern
May - August 2018 • Detroit, MI
What I liked
A lot of opportunity within the company if you show potential to learn and contribute new ideas.
What I wish was different
Living accommodations provided to interns is sufficient but not always the nicest.
Advice
Great to have on the resume, and you will learn a lot about the automotive industry that can help you throughout your career.
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Manufacturing Intern
May - August 2018 • Detroit, MI
What I liked
Big company name on my resume
Great professional connections
A lot of interesting experiences
What I wish was different
I wish I would have had a chance to do more work and not sit around. I wasn't able to gain a lot of experience from that.
Advice
Depending on where you go and who your supervisor is, your experience can either be great towards your career or just a good pay check and a waste of time.
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Electrical Engineering Intern
May - August 2018 • Auburn Hills, MI
What I liked
My role at the company and the my project.
What I wish was different
Advice
Always be open minded!
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Quality control
June - September 2018 • Warren, MI
What I liked
Lean management, auditing, WCM methodology
What I wish was different
Advice
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Intern
May - August 2018 • Auburn Hills, MI
What I liked
The environment and work ethic of everybody
What I wish was different
More chemical engineering related
Advice
You are not expected to know everything the first day!
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2018 EHS Summer Vacation Replacement
May - September 2018 • Warren, MI
What I liked
I loved everything about this position. The safety team at Warren Truck was absolutely amazing. They taught me so much in just a short period of time and really helped me grow and develop into a more confident leader. I was given the opportunity to train both management and operators on Job Safety Risk Analysis’ and I assisted in all silver expansion safety activities as they were preparing for their World Class Manufacturing Silver Expansion Safety Audit.
What I wish was different
I wish I had been able to stay with the safety department. Unfortunately, they were not able to bring me into the safety department full-time just yet, however, they are hoping I will apply for next years EHS Summer Vacation Replacement position.
Advice
If you get the opportunity to work as an EHS intern with FCA take it, you will not be disappointed! While there, be sure to venture out of your comfort zone, take every opportunity to learn something new, and make the most out of every experience.
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Part Expediting
May - August 2018 • Center Line, MI
What I liked
Loved the people and the environment
What I wish was different
Maybe one vacation day being allowed per intern
Advice
Pay very close attention during training periods to best prepare yourself for when you’re working on your own
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Manufacturing Engineering Intern
May - August 2018 • Sterling Heights, MI
What I liked
Experience in a brand new facility. Abilities to lead and implement projects autonomously.
What I wish was different
I wish I could have reached out and participated in other teams to experience more varied projects.
Advice
If you are working in a manufacturing environment, take time to get to know both your superiors and the floor workers. A friendly environment will be much more enjoyable and productive.
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Production Supervisor
May - August 2018 • Detroit, MI
What I liked
I learned a lot, not only about the automotive industry, but also about engineering and processes, and different types of lean manufacturing.
What I wish was different
The environment was a little different than what I had been used to at previous internships. I wish that the company culture and work environment would have been a little more friendly and an easier relationship with people.
Advice
Soak up as much as you can. You will quickly expand your knowledge base a LOT this way.
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Quality Supervisor
May - August 2018 • Detroit, MI
What I liked
Amount of responsibility given, access to many of the resources available at FCA, friendly work environment
What I wish was different
To have been more overachieving and left more of an impact on upper management.
Advice
When your are younger than the people you are supervising, you may feel intimidated, however, you cannot back down based on age. Obviously, listen to people’s concerns, but follow procedure and “roll with the punches”.
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Press Engineer
May - August 2018 • Warren, MI
What I liked
Great experience in the automotive industry to see how a vehicle is stamped and assembled. Everyone was super supportive with me as they helped me excel throughout the summer.
What I wish was different
I wouldn't change a thing because it was an amazing experience throughout the whole summer.
Advice
The only thing i can recommend is that you have to intern somewhere. you get paid really well which helps us college students get through the year without any stress. It also helps to get your name out there above other, in my case, engineers in getting the position. Experience, you must get the experience!
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World Class Manufacturing Specialist - Intern
June - August 2018 • Belvidere, IL
What I liked
I loved my time with Fiat Chrysler. No two days were ever the same and I learned so much about mass market manufacturing. Everyone I worked with was very eager to share both their expertise and even a few laughs. The overall atmosphere in the plant was one of personal growth and company pride.
What I wish was different
I only wish I could have worked a couple more weeks to see some of my projects fully through!
Advice
When you start an internship, take time to talk to everyone. Each person has something unique to teach you, from the newest employee to the head of the company.
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Production Supervisor (Manufacturing)
June - August 2018 • Kokomo, IN
What I liked
The best part of this experience is that I got to work on my leadership skills and learned how to communicate with a variety of people with the intention of maximizing production. From day one I was given an enormous amount of responsibilities that may seem overwhelming to most people, but I enjoyed the challenge and appreciated the trust that my supervisors had in my abilities. It was also difficult for me to gain respect from my machine operators due to my age (most of them had worked there longer than I've been alive). However, it didn't take me very long to prove myself, which gave me confidence in my abilities as a leader..
What I wish was different
The company is unionized, which caused a lot of restrictions on my abilities as a plant supervisor. Anytime an operator was not doing what they were supposed to do, or refused to do the job that I had assigned, I had to work with the union to make sure I was not violating any part of their contracts in determining a course of action. Also, FCA has adopted a "World Class Management" business style, which in my opinion was extremely inefficient and disconnected the plant managers from what was actually happening on the floor.
Advice
Always put your best foot forward and look for the opportunities to grow. I knew going in that I was not interested in automobiles or manufacturing, but I took it as an opportunity to expand my leadership abilities and to see where my interests actually lie.
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Supplier Quality Engineering Internship
May - August 2018 • Auburn Hills, MI
What I liked
The job required being a leader and left little room to doubt myself or what I was doing, so it was enriching in how to be a better person and to take control of a situation to get results.
What I wish was different
In terms of the job, there wasn't really anything that I can say could've made it better. The people from the company were welcoming and so helpful with all of my questions and concerns.
Advice
It was a great place to learn about the automotive industry, the fast-pace environment for engineers, and how to be a leader but also work with others. So for students coming in, don't be afraid to ask questions, and for the company, just keep being as welcoming.
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Intern for External Reporting
September - December 2017 • Auburn Hills, MI
What I liked
I like that I actually got to work on financial Reports like the Income statement and Balance sheet. I also like that I got to learn and use the programs that they use, like Workiva or W-Desk.
What I wish was different
I wish It would have been longer.
Advice
Talk to everyone, and learn as much as you can.
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SRT Vehicle Integration Intern
June 2016 • Auburn Hills, MI
What I liked
I was free to learn and flourish and I got many opportunities from my group to work on exciting projects
What I wish was different
Absolutely nothing
Advice
You are an intern, you are not there to sign off on parts or think your going to change the company, but keep the right attitude and you can make it full time very soon.
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Manufacturing Engineering Intern
May - August 2017 • Auburn Hills, MI
What I liked
The pay was fantastic. The opportunities were incredible, and daily work was not difficult.
What I wish was different
More intervention from supervisors. Greater guidance on projects. More legitimacy and verification of term-long actions.
Advice
Don't limit yourself to what they expect of you. Work on what you see could be improved.
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Dock Operations Supervisor
May - August 2017 • Sterling Heights, MI
What I liked
Directing a group of employees to ensure JIT delivery
What I wish was different
More direction on summer project
Advice
Ask supervisors/ co-workers questions if you need help
