Manufacturing Engineer Intern
CFO Trane U.S. -CFO•Trenton, NJ
•Onsite
About The Position
As a Manufacturing Operations / Engineering Intern, you will work with our engineering and production teams to support various manufacturing processes. You will help design, develop, and optimize processes to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and ensure product quality. This internship will provide valuable insights into manufacturing engineering and operations, helping you build a strong foundation for your future career.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
- Basic understanding of manufacturing processes.
- Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles (Kaizen, 5S, etc.).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Nice To Haves
- Understanding of PLC (Programmable Logic Control) is a plus.
- Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification is a plus but not required.
Responsibilities
- Assist in designing and optimizing manufacturing processes.
- Perform line balancing, capacity analysis, time studies, and labor costing.
- Help implement lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Assist in developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) for manufacturing processes.
- Assist in procuring new manufacturing equipment and tooling.
- Help create preventive maintenance programs for equipment.
- Assist in troubleshooting and resolving equipment issues.
- Ensure equipment and tooling meet safety and regulatory standards.
- Collaborate with quality engineers to resolve quality issues.
- Assist with root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality problems.
- Monitor and analyze production data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Assist with Design for Manufacturability (DFM).
- Work with production staff to ensure manufacturing processes are understood and followed.
- Communicate effectively with suppliers, vendors, and other stakeholders.
- Help create and maintain documentation of manufacturing processes.
- Prepare reports on manufacturing performance, including metrics like cycle time, yield, and downtime.
- Ensure manufacturing processes comply with safety regulations and company policies.
- Conduct safety audits and implement corrective actions.
- Participate in projects to improve manufacturing processes, reduce costs, and increase efficiency.
- Help develop project plans, timelines, and budgets.
- Help analyze manufacturing costs and identify opportunities for cost reduction.
- Stay updated on the latest manufacturing technologies and trends.
- Evaluate and recommend new technologies to improve manufacturing processes.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Holistic wellness programs with generous incentives
- Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
- 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.
- 15 vacation days
- 9 paid holidays
- 3 floating holidays
- Sick leave
- Additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
- Educational and training opportunities through company programs
- Tuition assistance
- Student debt support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
