Manufacturing Engineering Intern
Morrison Products•Cleveland, OH
•Onsite
About The Position
The Manufacturing Engineer Intern will support engineering, maintenance, and production teams in driving process improvements, increasing efficiency, and assisting in problem-solving across manufacturing operations. This role provides hands-on exposure to lean manufacturing, equipment reliability, and project management with a specific focus on maintenance 5S initiatives and critical spare parts analysis.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related field).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Eagerness to learn and contribute to a manufacturing environment.
Nice To Haves
- Previous internship experience in a manufacturing setting.
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles (5S, Kaizen).
- Experience with CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks).
- Basic understanding of data analysis and statistical tools.
- Knowledge of SAP or other ERP systems.
Responsibilities
- Assist in developing, improving, and documenting manufacturing processes, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
- Lead/support maintenance 5S projects to improve tool organization, workplace safety, and equipment uptime.
- Conduct a critical spares analysis to identify essential parts, establish stocking levels, and minimize unplanned downtime.
- Collect and analyze production and maintenance data (cycle times, downtime, scrap, utilization, PM completion rates, etc.) to identify improvement opportunities.
- Support lean manufacturing initiatives, including 5S, Kaizen events, and waste reduction projects.
- Participate in equipment trials, tooling validations, and new product introductions.
- Assist in troubleshooting production issues and recommending corrective actions.
- Create and update CAD drawings, process flow diagrams, and layouts as needed.
- Work with cross-functional teams (Production, Maintenance, Quality, Tooling) to support day-to-day operations and projects.
- Present project results and recommendations to plant leadership.
Benefits
- Hands-on experience in process improvement and lean manufacturing.
- Exposure to project management and equipment reliability.
- Opportunity to work with cross-functional teams.
- Mentorship from experienced engineers.
- Potential for future employment opportunities.
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Career Level
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