Summer 2027 Intern - Manufacturing Engineer
About The Position
The Manufacturing Engineering Intern will support manufacturing standardization initiatives for utility, rail, and municipal upfit operations. This role involves working directly with production associates and operations leadership to develop Standard Work Instructions (SWIs) aimed at improving safety, quality, consistency, training, and productivity. The intern will gain experience in manufacturing engineering within an upfit production environment, focusing on Standard Work Instruction development, process documentation, and continuous improvement principles. They will be exposed to various product lines and manufacturing processes, production floor operations, and the importance of standardized work in supporting scalability and employee development. The role also includes project management, status reporting, and presenting findings to senior leadership.
Requirements
- Must be enrolled at an accredited college or university pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- Interest in manufacturing operations, process improvement, standardized work, and operational excellence.
- Ability to observe and analyze production processes and translate findings into clear, practical work instructions.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, follow-through, and time-management skills.
- Effective written, verbal, and visual communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work collaboratively with production associates, technical professionals, and operations leaders.
- Comfortable working in both professional office and active manufacturing environments.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and provide regular progress updates.
- Availability to work 40 hours per week, from approximately 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., during the summer internship period.
Responsibilities
- Observe manufacturing operations and document current-state processes, work methods, material presentation, and installation practices.
- Collaborate with production associates and operations leadership to identify best practices and opportunities for standardization.
- Develop detailed, visual Standard Work Instructions for utility, rail, and municipal upfit builds.
- Establish standardized task sequences that support consistent quality, safe work practices, and efficient production.
- Validate work instructions with production teams and revise documentation based on feedback and observed results.
- Apply continuous improvement principles to help reduce rework, material waste, labor hours, and production inefficiencies.
- Create documentation that supports employee training, knowledge retention, and faster onboarding.
- Provide daily and weekly project updates and deliver monthly presentations to senior leadership.
- Maintain an organized portfolio of completed work instructions, project milestones, and improvement opportunities.
- Support additional manufacturing engineering and operational excellence projects based on business needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
