American Battery Solutions is now hiring a Project Management Intern this summer for a 12-week assignment in Lake Orion, MI.
Job Summary:
The Project Management (PM) Intern will play a crucial role in coordinating the phased development of solutions supporting battery pack systems. This position involves interfacing with various cross-functional teams, including design engineering, systems engineering, purchasing, prototype and production manufacturing, and test & validation teams. The intern will be responsible for developing and executing system improvement initiatives, integrating program status updates, revamping automation for key process indicators, and maintaining program data.
Additionally, the intern will support Program Managers in driving the execution of specific deliverables and complete a 12-week project presentation at the end of the internship.
Responsibilities:
- Learn and develop collateral in Smartsheet (ABS project planning/tracking/reporting tool).
- Execute a system improvement initiative that supports Program Management of our projects.
- Integrate program status 1-pagers from all Departments to feed into PDT (Product Development Team) meetings in Smartsheet to eliminate redundant reporting. Measure effectiveness of 1-pager process, develop tracker assessing each department's completion and quality, and document procedure and rollout/train.
- Revamp automation for KPIs (Key Process Indicators or metrics) in Smartsheet -- for action items, change requests, and red programs. Work with PM & Team to redefine most valuable pareto categories and how to link actions into KPI sheet. Document procedure and rollout/train.
- Revamp BOM (Bill Of Material) cost tracker in Smartsheet for core product variants and shared materials. Work with Smartsheet & Plex (finance system) experts to define a solution for better linking and simpler input & management by purchasing and improving BOM cost tracking reports for PM dashboards.
- Revamp overall Program cost tracking tool. Participate with PM & Finance in development of new cost model required for 2025. Implement updates based on new cost categories that match in Smartsheet and Plex for streamlined reporting and data tracking.
- Maintain program data such as schedule, action items, deliverables, engineering changes, cost tracking, and associated reports, metrics, and project dashboards.
- Support Program Managers in driving execution of specific assigned deliverables from cross-functional Team members required for product launch.
- Complete a 12-week project presentation at the end of internship.
- Report the progress of tasks on a regular basis.
- Adhere to federal and state regulations.
- Adhere to all company policies, processes, and procedures.
- Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
- Predictable and reliable attendance.
Position Qualifications:
- Undergraduate (Sophomore or higher) student working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or other relevant degree.
- Must be able to work a minimum of 30 hours per week up to a maximum of 40 hours per week.
- Minimum of 3.0 GPA required to enter the program.
- Must be actively enrolled in school.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
Key Competencies:
- Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Priorities Focused. Understands and actively supports the organization’s mission, vision, values and strategic priorities.
- Leads Change: Persistently moves in the face of ambiguity, dilemmas, and resistance to get completion of changes in an organized way; adapts with flexibility to and copes with changing situations while maintaining focus on goals.
- Delegates Effectively. Assigns work to others in order to maximize time for strategic thinking and actions. Provides clear guidelines, monitors, redirects and sets limits as needed. Provides challenging assignments, shares authority and provides resources and support.
- Decision Making & Analysis: Makes sound decisions based upon a mixture of data-driven analysis, expertise, experience and judgment; collects relevant information, seeking input from others, and identifies connections and/or root causes of problems.
- Takes Initiative: Exhibits strong drive for results and success; conveys a sense of urgency and drives issues to closure; persists despite obstacles and opposition.
- Organizational Dialogue: Creates an atmosphere in which timely and high-quality information flows smoothly up the organization and down, inside the organization and with external stakeholders; encouraging open expression of ideas and opinions.
- Communications: Exchanges thoughts, feelings and information effectively.
Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment.
- Ability to adjust focus, especially due to concentration on a computer screen.
- May need to lift and carry up to 30 pounds and/or position the body to reach items on the floor/below knee level or reach overhead.
- The person in this position needs to occasionally move about in industrial environments, and on uneven terrain.
- Works in a temperature-controlled office environment, with occasional work in outdoor weather conditions, and in industrial environments.
- The noise level in the work environment can be moderately loud.
- May be required to recognize small numbers, letters, symbols, and colors.
Why Join Us
American Battery Solutions (ABS) provides comprehensive 100% employer paid benefit plans to employees and their family, competitive salary and retirement program. ABS employs a diverse and inclusive workforce.
About Us
American Battery Solutions Inc. (“ABS”) is a manufacturer of advanced batteries for commercial, fleet, and industrial on- and off-road vehicles. Located in the heart of the U.S. automotive region with facilities in Michigan and Ohio. In 2023, ABS was acquired by Komatsu, a world leader in construction, mining, forestry, and industrial heavy equipment in support of Komatsu’s 2050 carbon neutrality goal. ABS continues to operate as an independent entity serving Komatsu applications while continuing to expand and grow our core commercial, fleet and industrial business. As we have grown, ABS has assembled a world-class team of dedicated and experienced engineers.
This team is equipped with a deep understanding of high-voltage, automotive-grade battery systems from concept development and prototyping, to testing and validation, to high-volume production. We pride ourselves on developing a diverse team of next generation battery experts.
The Location - Lake Orion
American Battery Solutions Headquarters and Innovation Center is located in the heart of South-East Michigan in Orion Township. Orion Township is a Pure Michigan Trail Town that has a long-standing dedication to enhancing trails and pathways in its community, which is home to the Polly Ann Trail, Paint Creek Trail, and Iron Belle Trail. The township boasts more than 50 miles of trails. Southeast Michigan also boasts some of the best eating around! Whether your interest is in furthering your education, enjoying one of the many regional sporting events, or enjoying the vast outdoors that Michigan has to offer, you’ll be at the center of it here!
AMERICAN BATTERY SOLUTIONS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
19 To 24 (USD) Hourly
