Summer Intern, Sales Support & Admin (Ford Business Unit)
What we are looking for:
Yazaki is looking for a motivated Summer Intern to join our Cost Planning team in Canton, MI. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative, results-oriented environment and is eager to make meaningful contributions to the organization. This internship runs full-time from May 12, 2025, to August 15, 2025.
What you will be doing:
- Project Work: Definition, documenting, and creating tracking of tooling process from initial estimates, quoting customers, receipt of Purchase Orders, internal request for tooling procurement, actual procurement of tool(s), receipt of tool(s), documentation gathering for invoice creation, to invoicing customer.
- Success Metrics: Repeatable process, regardless of tooling type or plant, combined with detailed tracking and KPI reporting to monitor/measure money spent, customer recovered, and pending.
- Collaboration: Work closely with Sales, Program Management, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Purchasing
What you will bring to the table:
- Education: Enrollment in a 4-year degree program at an accredited institution during the internship period.
- Relevant Background: Degree/experience related to the position (e.g., Application Engineering, Marketing, Finance).
- Academic Standing: A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- Commitment: Availability to work full-time (40 hours per week) for at least 10 weeks between May 12, 2025, and August 15, 2025
- Technical Skills: [Personable, analytics, problem solving, inquisitive, organized, leadership, and some Microsoft Suite applications (Excel, Teams, and Visio]
- Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and critical-thinking abilities.
What we can provide you:
- A glimpse into your full potential
- Hands-on, practical experience
- Direct exposure to and mentorship from industry experts
- Opportunities to expand and strengthen your professional network
- A supportive and safe environment to learn and grow
- Competitive pay