Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Milacron Talent Acquisition • Batavia, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Milacron is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Intern to join their team in McPherson, KS. This role will focus on supporting continuous improvement and layout optimization efforts within a gearbox assembly cell and parts cage. The internship provides hands-on exposure to manufacturing operations, layout planning, and lean principles. The intern will collaborate closely with engineering and operations teams to analyze current-state processes and develop space-efficient, improved layouts within existing constraints.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree (second year or higher preferred) in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering
• Familiarity with basic measurement tools
• Experience with AutoCAD or another 2D drawing tool
• Basic understanding of engineering and manufacturing concepts
• Strong analytical skills and interest in process improvement
• Ability to work collaboratively in a manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

• Create a parts and information flow map for the gearbox assembly process
• Evaluate the current layout of the gearbox assembly station and parts cage
• Analyze material flow, work sequences, and space utilization
• Develop and propose optimized layout concepts within current space constraints
• Support engineering and manufacturing teams with data, visuals, and layout recommendations
• Optimize parts locations within the parts cage
• Develop 5S recommendations to improve organization, efficiency, and accessibility

What This Job Offers

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