Manufacturing Engineering Intern
Innovation Associates•Johnson City, NY
•Onsite
About The Position
As a Manufacturing Engineering Intern, you will support initiatives that improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement across our pharmacy automation operations. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify improvement opportunities, analyze process performance, document current-state and future-state workflows, and help implement sustainable Lean and Six Sigma-based solutions that reduce waste and improve operational efficiency. The iA Intern Program is a 10-week summer internship, running from, Tuesday June 1, 2027, through Friday, August 6, 2027.
Requirements
- Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies (coursework or project experience preferred).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a hands-on, team-oriented attitude.
- Passion for innovation and improving manufacturing systems.
- Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. Employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of problem-solving tools such as 5 Why, A3 Thinking, Fishbone Diagrams, or Root Cause Analysis.
Responsibilities
- Support the implementation of Lean manufacturing initiatives to improve productivity, reduce waste, and enhance workflow.
- Analyze existing manufacturing processes and assist in developing standard work instructions, process maps, and value stream analyses.
- Assist with time studies, capacity analysis, and line balancing to optimize production efficiency.
- Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to identify and resolve process bottlenecks and quality issues.
- Participate in kaizen events, 5S audits, and other continuous improvement activities.
- Collect and analyze data using tools such as Excel, Power BI, or Minitab to monitor process performance and support decision-making.
- Prepare and present findings, recommendations, and implementation plans to the manufacturing engineering team.
- Help implement mistake-proofing (poka-yoke) techniques and visual management tools to improve process reliability.
Benefits
- Gain hands-on experience
- Work on real projects with industry professionals
- Receive mentorship and build your professional network
- Get career-building and resume support
- Explore potential full-time opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
