Intern - Manufacturing Engineer

Hitachi • Hagerstown, MD

16d • $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated Intern Manufacturing Engineer for Summer, 2026. The position is based in Hagerstown, MD. As an Intern Manufacturing Engineer , the candidate you will work alongside manufacturing and design engineers to ensure the manufacturability of new railcars. The scope includes but are not limited to: Interface with direct manager and production managers during the development phase to validate all steps of the manufacturing process. Work breakdown structures and bill of material process and logistics flows definition. Identify needs of specific manufacturing equipment and tooling. Create manufacturing plans in accordance with the site capacity requirements. Create detailed Macro and Micro processes to assure efficient and effective manufacturing processes by interfacing with design documentation and breaking down into efficient subsets for industrial development instructions to the shop floor operators. Work with ERP system (SAP) to structure manufacturing bills of material, process sheets and routings to support the most efficient manufacturing practices available. Perform concurrent engineering design reviews and analysis to assure manufacturability of product. Provide efficient support to Production to improve the processes and the productivity – through implementation of lean manufacturing principles and Hitachi Rail standard ways of working.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in M echanical, Electrical, or other appropriate Engineering science disciples, or a related field .
• Knowledge with 2D-3D CAD (AutoCad).
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Good knowledge of manufacturing method, tools and process.
• Ability to work effectively on cross-functional teams and interface with all internal and external stakeholders.
• Junior or Senior standing or enrolled in a Master’s program.
• Must be available to work 40 hours per week onsite.
• Current Engineering or Business student at a 4-year university with a graduation date between December, 2026 and December, 2027 .

Responsibilities

• Interface with direct manager and production managers during the development phase to validate all steps of the manufacturing process.
• Work breakdown structures and bill of material process and logistics flows definition.
• Identify needs of specific manufacturing equipment and tooling.
• Create manufacturing plans in accordance with the site capacity requirements.
• Create detailed Macro and Micro processes to assure efficient and effective manufacturing processes by interfacing with design documentation and breaking down into efficient subsets for industrial development instructions to the shop floor operators.
• Work with ERP system (SAP) to structure manufacturing bills of material, process sheets and routings to support the most efficient manufacturing practices available.
• Perform concurrent engineering design reviews and analysis to assure manufacturability of product.
• Provide efficient support to Production to improve the processes and the productivity – through implementation of lean manufacturing principles and Hitachi Rail standard ways of working.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees