Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Illinois Tool Works • Greenville, SC

40d

About The Position

ITW Hartness is looking for a Summer 2026 Manufacturing Engineering Intern. The Manufacturing Engineer Intern will focus on improving the outcomes of various processes so that, by mapping all the inputs and outputs of a defined business process, a Manufacturing Engineer Intern is able to recommend ways to improve efficiency, reduce cost or increase customer satisfaction. The Manufacturing Engineer intern develops and measures standard metrics, develops a project plan for implementing improvements and monitors the new process to ensure it works as intended, works with front-line staff and trains employees on continuous improvement subjects.

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering
• Must be proficient in MS Office Suite especially Excel for data analysis.
• Knowledge of facility layout planning
• Ability to apply innovative approaches to solve problems
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S and Six Sigma
• Must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Communication skills and teamwork
• Work under minimal supervision
• Capable of lifting 35 lbs.
• Capable of bending and twisting
• The ability to stand or walk for an entire 8-hour shift

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform such as PowerBI, PowerApps, PowerAutomate is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing and reporting quantitative data
• Generating and reviewing SOPs
• Utilizing lean manufacturing tools to assist in preparing detailed layouts of plant facilities to optimize material handling and product flow
• Position will act as the primary resource for investigating, troubleshooting, and providing solutions for any process problems
• Coordinating successful kaizen events with quantified success including assessment and effective sustainment of standard work
• Coaching and training operational supervisors and staff to apply, support, sustain and develop a Continuous Improvement culture

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees