Manufacturing Engineering Intern-3

Trane Italia • Kentwood, MI

7d • $21 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineering Intern works directly with manufacturing engineers, production personnel, quality teams, and maintenance technicians to support assembly operations and continuous improvement initiatives. This hands-on position provides practical experience in manufacturing processes, problem-solving, process improvement, and production support in a fast-paced assembly environment. The intern spends significant time on the manufacturing floor learning production processes, assisting with engineering projects, collecting data, and supporting efforts to improve safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering field.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and interest in manufacturing operations.
• Basic understanding of engineering principles and problem-solving methods.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work on the production floor for extended periods.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to safely work around manufacturing equipment and machinery while following all safety requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of sophomore year.
• Previous manufacturing, maintenance, fabrication, or skilled trades experience.
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing concepts.
• Familiarity with CAD software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo, or AutoCAD.
• Experience working in team-based environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist manufacturing engineers in supporting daily assembly operations.
• Observe and document manufacturing processes and workflows.
• Help troubleshoot production issues and support corrective-action implementation.
• Assist with updating work instructions, process documentation, and assembly procedures.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement projects.
• Collect and analyze production data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Assist with time studies, workflow analysis, and line balancing activities.
• Support implementation of process improvements and error-proofing solutions.
• Assist with assembly fixture, tooling, and workstation improvement projects.
• Support equipment installation, testing, and validation activities.
• Work alongside maintenance personnel to learn equipment operation and reliability practices.
• Participate in ergonomic and workplace organization initiatives.
• Assist with investigations into manufacturing and assembly quality issues.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective-action activities.
• Gather and organize quality and process performance data.
• Participate in process audits and inspections as assigned.
• Assist engineering staff with manufacturing projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Track project activities, action items, and progress updates.
• Support new product introduction activities and engineering change implementation.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and project documentation.
• Maintain an active presence on the production floor and work directly with operators to learn assembly processes and identify improvement opportunities.
• Participate in safety initiatives and continuous improvement activities.
• Develop practical knowledge of manufacturing systems, processes, and equipment.

Benefits

• Health insurance and holistic wellness programs with incentives, available from day one for the employee and family.
• Fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• Up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options supporting volunteer and parental leave.
• 401(k) match.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs.
• Tuition assistance and student debt support.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern