Intern, Manufacturing Engineer
About The Position
Grain & Protein Technologies is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer Intern to join its manufacturing and quality team at the Grain & Protein headquarters in Assumption, Illinois. This is a paid, full-time summer internship for 2027, requiring 40 hours per week onsite. The anticipated dates are Tuesday, June 1 through Friday, July 30, with possible adjustments to accommodate summer housing dates. The intern will work on lean manufacturing cell design and optimization, standard work and work instructions, manufacturing equipment, and support for products and production processes. The role involves collaborating with research and development, quality assurance, operations, and maintenance teams, as well as supporting current and new product introductions. The expected pay is $20–$22 per hour, dependent on the student’s year in school. Complimentary housing at The Woods housing complex at Millikin University in Decatur, Illinois, is available to students who do not live locally.
Requirements
- Be enrolled in a degree program in manufacturing engineering, agricultural engineering, or a related field.
- Be registered as a full-time student.
- Be able to commute daily to the work location.
- Have strong computer literacy, including experience with the MS Office Suite and web-based applications.
Nice To Haves
- Thorough knowledge of lean terminology and processes.
- Experience with controls, automation, PLC/HMI, and electrical schematics.
- Experience designing manufacturing equipment, tooling, and material handling systems.
- Strong problem-solving capabilities.
- Strong project management skills.
- Experience with 2D drawing and 3D modeling systems such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and/or Creo.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and design lean manufacturing cells using appropriate systems and tools to optimize space, equipment, materials, and personnel.
- Develop and maintain Standard Work and Work Instructions.
- Maintain, troubleshoot, update, and/or design manufacturing equipment.
- Work with research and development, quality assurance, operations, and maintenance personnel to prevent or solve problems involving products, equipment, and tooling.
- Support current and new product introductions.
- Comply with Grain & Protein Technologies safety rules, policies, and procedures.
Benefits
- Paid internship.
- Complimentary housing at The Woods housing complex at Millikin University in Decatur, Illinois, for students who do not live locally.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
