Prototype Engineering Intern
Forvia · Columbus
Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader
New trends and expectations are reshaping the automotive industry. Inspired by the exciting new challenges associated with this revolution, FORVIA anticipates the future of mobility developing cutting-edge solutions for smart life on board and sustainable mobility. If you’re willing to contribute and create value for tomorrow’s cleaner and smarter mobility, FORVIA is the place to be.
FORVIA is looking for a year-round Prototype Engineering Intern for its location in Columbus, Indiana.
Your mission, roles and responsibilities
As a Prototype Program Engineering Intern, you will support the Prototype team in coordinating orders, organizing technical information, tracking schedules, and improving the flow of information between engineering, manufacturing, scheduling, and program stakeholders. This internship provides hands-on exposure to prototype manufacturing, tooling activities, project coordination.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the collection and organization of technical, timing, material, and customer information needed to execute prototype or tooling orders.
- Assist with prototype build reviews and follow-up activities, including documenting open topics, owners, and due dates.
- Help maintain order trackers, project timelines, delivery status, and lead-time information; promptly highlight risks or missing inputs to the supervisor.
- Coordinate with scheduling, engineering, tooling, purchasing, manufacturing, quality, and program teams to support on-time completion of assigned activities.
- Assist with basic manufacturability and process-feasibility reviews under the guidance of experienced engineers and manufacturing leaders.
- Support make-or-buy information gathering for prototype components and tooling-related activities.
- Prepare concise status updates, meeting notes, dashboards, and KPI summaries for prototype delivery and order-submission performance.
- Help document and standardize processes, templates, checklists, and lessons learned to improve efficiency and information quality.
- Participate in continuous-improvement activities and support the team’s operating-system standards and workplace practices.
- Complete assigned work safely, accurately, and according to agreed schedules, procedures, and confidentiality requirements.
Your profile and competencies to succeed
- Currently pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
- Interest in manufacturing, product development, prototypes, tooling, or the automotive industry.
- Basic understanding of engineering drawings, manufacturing processes, or project management through coursework, projects, or prior experience.
- Comfort using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook and SAP; experience with data analysis or dashboards is a plus.
- Strong organization, attention to detail, problem-solving, and follow-through.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team.
What we can do for you
- At Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies.
- We are the seventh-largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries which makes a lot of opportunity for career development.
- We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast-changing environment. People who share our strong values. Team players with a collaborative mindset and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients. Lifelong learners. High performers. Globally minded people who aspire to work in a transforming industry, where excellence, speed, and quality count.
- We cultivate a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility. Our people enjoy an average of more than 22 hours of online and in-person training within FORVIA University (five campuses around the world)
- We offer a multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration. We believe that diversity is a strength. To create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity create real value for the company, we have adopted gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans.
- Achieving CO2 Net Zero as a pioneer of the automotive industry is a priority: In June 2022, Forvia became the first global automotive group to be certified with the new SBTI Net-Zero Standard (the most ambitious standard of SBTi), aligned with the ambition of the 2015 Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Three principles guide our action: use less, use better and use longer, with a focus on recyclability and circular economy.
Why join us
FORVIA, a global automotive technology supplier, comprises the complementary technology and industrial strengths of Faurecia and HELLA.
With over 137 500 people, including more than 12,000 R&D engineers across 40+ countries, FORVIA provides a unique and comprehensive approach to the automotive challenges of today and tomorrow. Composed of 6 business groups and a strong IP portfolio of over 12,400 patents, FORVIA is focused on becoming the preferred innovation and integration partner for OEMs worldwide.
In 2025, the Group achieved a consolidated revenue of 26.2 billion euros prior to IFRS 5. FORVIA SE is listed on the Euronext Paris market under the FRVIA mnemonic code and is a component of the SBF 120 index.
FORVIA aims to be a change maker committed to foreseeing and making the mobility transformation happen. www.forvia.com