Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Methode Electronics • Rolling Meadows, IL

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About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineering Intern will support manufacturing engineering initiatives at Methode Electronics’ Power Solutions Group, focusing on improving production processes, operational efficiency, and product quality. The role provides hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment through time studies, production workflow analysis, process documentation, and identification of continuous-improvement opportunities. The intern will work with manufacturing engineers and production personnel on projects to improve productivity, reduce waste, and enhance manufacturing performance.

This is an ITAR-regulated facility. Candidates must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR, including U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other protected individuals such as qualifying refugees and asylees.

The role is intended for someone currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering field. Rising junior, senior, or graduate students are preferred.

The position involves working in a manufacturing environment and has physical demands that include occasional lifting or moving of up to 25 pounds; frequent hand motion and repetitive tasks, including computer typing; occasional reaching and overhead reaching; frequent standing and walking; squatting or bending; and occasional stair climbing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Methode offers U.S. employees medical, dental, vision, hearing, life, and disability insurance; educational assistance; paid time off; voluntary accident, hospital indemnity, and pet insurance; employee discount programs; an Employee Assistance Program; and participation in the Company's 401(k) plan with a company contribution. Methode is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations during the employment process.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering field.
• Must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR, including U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other protected individuals such as qualifying refugees and asylees.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to collect, organize, and interpret data and communicate findings effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to document processes accurately.
• Ability to work collaboratively with engineering teams and production personnel.
• Occasional ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; frequent hand motion and repetitive computer typing; occasional immediate and overhead reaching; frequent standing and walking; ability to squat or bend; and occasional stair climbing.

Nice To Haves

• Rising junior, senior, or graduate student preferred.
• Interest in lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, process optimization, and industrial operations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct time studies to evaluate production cycle times, labor utilization, and operational efficiency.
• Observe and document manufacturing processes, including assembly and machining operations.
• Analyze production workflows to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Assist with developing and updating standard work instructions, process documentation, and manufacturing procedures.
• Collect and analyze production data to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support projects focused on reducing waste, improving throughput, and optimizing labor utilization.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers, production supervisors, and operators to understand production challenges and recommend solutions.
• Assist with evaluating workstation layouts, tooling, and equipment utilization.
• Prepare reports and presentations summarizing findings, project progress, and recommendations.
• Perform other duties and support additional engineering projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Hearing insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Educational assistance
• Paid time off
• Voluntary accident insurance
• Hospital indemnity coverage
• Pet insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs for certain technology, automotive, and home appliance products
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company 401(k) plan with a company contribution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern