Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Depatie Fluid Power Company • Portage, MI

4h

About The Position

Are you an engineering student who enjoys solving problems, working with your hands, and seeing your ideas come to life? At Depatie Fluid Power, we are looking for a motivated Manufacturing Engineering Intern to join our team and gain hands-on experience supporting manufacturing operations, continuous improvement initiatives, and new product development. This part time opportunity works directly alongside experienced engineers while contributing to projects that improve efficiency, quality, and productivity. We can teach product knowledge. What we cannot teach is curiosity, initiative, a strong work ethic, and the desire to continuously learn and improve. We understand that academics come first and offer flexibility during the school year to help balance coursework and professional development. If you are someone who enjoys figuring out how things work, embraces technology, and wants to make a meaningful impact in a manufacturing environment, we want to hear from you.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related degree program
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Interest in hands-on manufacturing and engineering environments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SolidWorks or other CAD software
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing principles
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and equipment
• Experience with data analysis or statistical problem-solving techniques
• Previous manufacturing, technical, robotics, machining, or engineering project experience

Responsibilities

• Supporting manufacturing operations through engineering analysis and problem-solving
• Leading continuous improvement projects from concept through implementation with mentorship from senior engineers
• Developing mechanical designs through analysis, troubleshooting, testing, and design reviews
• Assisting with automated and manual fixture development, documentation, calibration, maintenance, and process improvements
• Participating in pilot production builds and equipment validation activities
• Creating and executing equipment validation plans utilizing APQP methodologies
• Analyzing production and prototype data using statistical techniques to evaluate process performance and quality improvements
• Creating and updating engineering drawings using 2D and 3D CAD software (SolidWorks)
• Collaborating with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams to improve manufacturing processes and facility layouts using Lean Manufacturing principles
• Developing engineering documentation including: Work Instructions, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Control Plans, Process documentation and standard work
• Assisting with new product development activities, prototype builds, and Design for Manufacturing Assessments (DFMA)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed