Manufacturing Engineering Intern

TASI Measurement Career • Kent, WA

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About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineering Intern supports projects intended to improve manufacturing processes, product quality, safety, and efficiency. This is a 12-week internship beginning in the summer. Working under the guidance of experienced engineering and operations personnel, the intern receives assignments matched to their skills and experience and gains practical experience applying engineering principles in a production environment. Expected outcomes include contributing to assigned manufacturing improvement projects, preparing supporting documentation, and gaining experience with traditional manufacturing engineering responsibilities.

Requirements

• Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Organizational skills and ability to complete assigned tasks.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes, materials, and production equipment.
• Ability to prepare clear procedures and work instructions using established formats.
• Ability to uphold Seametrics’ mission and vision; accuracy and attention to detail; willingness to take on directed tasks, take initiative when appropriate, and be flexible as needed.
• Trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, cheerful, thrifty, and respectful.
• Able to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience with manufacturing, assembly, machining, or related technical projects.
• Familiarity with CAD software or manufacturing-related applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist with evaluating manufacturing processes and identifying improvement opportunities; collect and analyze cycle-time, workflow, scrap, and rework information.
• Support improvements to plant layout, workstations, material flow, and ergonomics.
• Assist engineering and quality personnel with process trials, testing, and documentation of proposed changes; identify and communicate production issues affecting product quality.
• Support troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and evaluation of corrective actions.
• Assist with evaluating tools, fixtures, equipment, and manufacturing methods; support equipment and new product introduction projects through data collection, testing, and documentation.
• Assist with basic cost analysis and identify potential savings from process improvements; collect information for project cost estimates and equipment comparisons.
• Evaluate automation and technology options for assigned manufacturing projects and document findings and recommendations for engineering review.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality personnel on assigned project tasks.
• Help develop and update work instructions, process documentation, and standard work.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and other continuous improvement activities; participate in Kaizen events and track assigned tasks, progress, and results.
• Collect and document information on nonconforming products for review by authorized personnel.
• Support assigned supplier improvement activities through data collection and documentation.

Benefits

• Hands-on experience on work that supports the team and its customers.
• Mentorship, feedback, and opportunities to learn from experienced professionals.
• Exposure to the tools, processes, and standards used in the field.
• Opportunities to collaborate across teams and present completed work.
• Comprehensive benefit package which may include health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed