Manufacturing Engineer Intern - IST
Spectrum Plastics Group•Pleasant Prairie, WI
•Onsite
About The Position
The Manufacturing Engineer Intern supports Manufacturing Engineering activities to integrate, improve, and sustain manufacturing systems and processes, with a focus on extrusion processing, production, and validation. This role provides hands‑on exposure to continuous improvement, process optimization, and cross‑functional collaboration within a regulated manufacturing environment.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an Engineering degree program (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, or related).
- Working knowledge of basic inspection and measurement equipment.
- Basic proficiency with PC‑based tools (e.g., Excel, documentation systems).
- Strong interest in manufacturing processes, continuous improvement, and problem solving.
Responsibilities
- Assist with Manufacturing Engineering projects as assigned.
- Support Lean / Six Sigma and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Participate in hands‑on process improvement activities, applying basic engineering concepts to optimize manufacturing processes.
- Support the Validation team in transitioning new programs to production, including manufacturing lines, secondary operations, and production planning.
- Assist in developing and maintaining manufacturing specifications and documentation, including work instructions and process guides.
- Work with Manufacturing to help communicate and reinforce key technical and process requirements.
- Partner with Quality Assurance to support product compliance and investigate quality concerns.
- Participate in NCR, CAPA, and Continuous Improvement meetings as required.
- Collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams at the Pleasant Prairie site.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
