Engineering Intern

One Team, Committed to Delivering Customer Results. • Brighton, MI

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Intern will gain hands-on experience supporting engineering, operations, and continuous improvement initiatives within a fast-paced warehouse, manufacturing, and distribution environment. Working alongside engineering, operations, quality, safety, and project teams, the intern will collect and analyze data, evaluate workflows, document processes, and help implement solutions that improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity. This role provides valuable exposure to industrial engineering, process optimization, Lean methodologies, facility operations, and project management while contributing to real-world business challenges and operational priorities.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Completed foundational coursework in engineering, statistics, operations, manufacturing, or process improvement; sophomore standing or above preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Comfortable working both at a desk and in an active warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Reliable transportation to the Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin facility.
• Positive attitude, eagerness to learn, and strong attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with AutoCAD, Visio, Power BI, Minitab, ERP/WMS systems, simulation software, or similar analytical tools.
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, work measurement, facility layout, automation, quality systems, or project management methodologies.
• Previous internship, co-op, manufacturing, warehouse, laboratory, or other hands-on technical experience.
• Interest in continuous improvement, operations excellence, and process optimization.

Responsibilities

• Conduct time studies, process observations, workflow analyses, and data collection on the warehouse and production floor.
• Support the development of labor standards, capacity models, process maps, facility layouts, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
• Analyze operational data using Excel and summarize findings, trends, risks, and recommendations for project stakeholders.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean principles, root-cause analysis, 5S, error-proofing, and waste reduction methodologies.
• Evaluate material flow, ergonomics, workstation design, equipment utilization, storage methods, and space requirements.
• Participate in process trials, validations, implementation activities, and post-launch follow-up for new and improved processes.
• Create visual aids, presentations, trackers, and project documentation for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate project progress, observations, and opportunities for improvement.
• Adhere to all safety, quality, confidentiality, and regulatory requirements while promoting a safe working environment.
• Support special engineering projects and other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Gain hands-on experience solving real operational challenges with measurable business impact.
• Work closely with experienced engineering, operations, and supply chain professionals.
• Exposure to cross-functional initiatives involving engineering, operations, quality, safety, and customer-focused project work.
• Opportunity to present findings, recommendations, and project outcomes to business leaders.
• Build a portfolio of practical deliverables, including analyses, layouts, labor standards, process maps, and continuous improvement projects.
• Flexible scheduling to accommodate academic commitments where possible.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern