Manufacturing/Engineering Intern

Great Dane • Wayne, NE

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About The Position

THE ROLE The Manufacturing/Engineer Intern supports manufacturing engineering activities focused on improving safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency within plant operations. This role provides hands-on exposure to manufacturing processes, equipment, and continuous improvement initiatives in a commercial vehicle production environment. The intern will work closely with manufacturing engineers, operations teams, and cross-functional partners to support projects related to process improvement, equipment implementation, and operational performance.

Requirements

• Education: Pursuing a degree in Industrial, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering
• Skills: Ability to read manufacturing prints.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Computer skills including MS Office and Solidworks.
• Analytical analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Problem Solving: Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn’t stop at the first answers.
• Travel: None

Responsibilities

• Assist with manufacturing process improvements and efficiency initiatives.
• Support equipment installation, startup, and troubleshooting activities.
• Participate in safety, quality, and productivity improvement projects.
• Collect and analyze production data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Assist with development of standard work, process documentation, and work instructions.
• Support plant layout, workflow optimization, and material flow improvements.
• Participate in cross-functional project teams with operations and engineering.
• Assist with cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform time studies or basic process observations as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Benefits, including but not limited to dental, vision, and medical with employer contributions
• Retirement programs, including a Pension Plan and 401(k) Plan with employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation
• And more!

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees