Manufacturing Engineering Intern

About the Role

• Opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented Entry-Level Manufacturing Engineer to join the manufacturing team.
• Gain hands-on experience in manufacturing processes, production improvement, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with production, quality, maintenance, and design teams to improve manufacturing efficiency, reduce costs, and support the development of safe and reliable production processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation, and improvement of manufacturing processes.
• Analyze production processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and productivity.
• Assist with process documentation, work instructions, standard operating procedures, and process flow diagrams.
• Support production teams with troubleshooting and resolution of manufacturing issues.
• Collect and analyze manufacturing data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with root-cause analysis and corrective actions for production and quality issues.
• Support tooling, fixture, equipment, and process improvements.
• Collaborate with Quality, Production, Maintenance, and Design Engineering teams.
• Assist with new product introduction (NPI), process validation, and production launch activities.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with company safety and quality standards.
• Prepare engineering reports, production metrics, and process documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, or a related field.
• 0–3 years of manufacturing or engineering experience; recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, engineering drawings, and GD&T.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented manufacturing environment.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship, co-op, or project experience in manufacturing or engineering.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen, or root-cause analysis.
• Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems.
• Basic knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) and process capability.
• Experience working with manufacturing equipment, tooling, or production systems.