Engineering Intern
MillerKnoll•East Greenville, PA
•Hybrid
About The Position
The Manufacturing Engineer Summer Intern supports daily manufacturing operations and continuous improvement initiatives within a production environment. This internship provides hands-on experience in manufacturing processes, process improvement, data analysis, quality systems, and cross-functional teamwork. The intern will work closely with manufacturing engineers, production supervisors, quality, maintenance, and operations teams to improve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with CAD software, lean manufacturing principles, or statistical analysis tools is a plus.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma concepts.
- Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and production systems.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
- Experience with data analysis tools or ERP systems is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Assist manufacturing engineers with process improvement projects and production support activities.
- Analyze production data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities.
- Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives such as 5S, Kaizen, waste reduction, and standard work development.
- Help develop and update work instructions, process documentation, and visual management tools.
- Participate in root cause analysis and problem-solving activities related to quality or production issues.
- Conduct time studies and process observations to improve workflow and labor efficiency.
- Support equipment layout, line balancing, and manufacturing process optimization projects.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations, quality, maintenance, and supply chain.
- Assist with implementation of safety and ergonomic improvements.
- Prepare reports and presentations summarizing project progress and results.
- Perform other engineering and operational support tasks as assigned.
Benefits
- Mentorship from experienced engineering and operations professionals.
- Development of technical, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
