Summer 2027 Manufacturing Process Intern

Schneider Electric • Fairfield, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Process Intern supports manufacturing engineering and operations teams in improving safety, quality, productivity, cost, and manufacturing efficiency. The intern works with engineers, technicians, supervisors, operators, maintenance, and quality teams to analyze current processes, identify improvement opportunities, and implement practical solutions on the production floor. The position is based in Fairfield, Ohio, for the duration of the internship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; the company does not provide current or future sponsorship.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Production, or Electrical Engineering.
• Manufacturing or process knowledge.
• Problem-solving ability.
• Microsoft Excel skills.
• Data analysis skills.
• Technical documentation skills.
• Basic CAD knowledge.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing concepts.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work directly with production operators and technicians.
• Ability to work in Fairfield, Ohio, for the duration of the internship.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States; the company does not provide sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing and assembly processes on the production floor.
• Conduct time studies and cycle-time analysis to identify bottlenecks and improvement opportunities.
• Assist with line balancing, workstation design, and operator workload analysis.
• Develop and update standard work, work instructions, SOPs, process flow diagrams, and visual aids.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement activities, including 5S, Kaizen, one-piece flow, waste elimination, standard work, visual management, and Value Stream Mapping.
• Support root-cause analysis for production and quality issues using methods such as 5 Whys, Fishbone/Ishikawa, and Pareto analysis.
• Assist Manufacturing and Quality Engineering with PFMEA, Control Plans, First Article Inspection, and corrective actions where applicable.
• Collect and analyze production data using Microsoft Excel, including cycle time, downtime, defects, scrap, productivity, and throughput.
• Identify opportunities to improve ergonomics, material flow, tooling, fixtures, and workstation layouts.
• Support equipment, fixture, and tooling improvements.
• Help troubleshoot manufacturing problems with operators, maintenance, quality, and engineering.
• Participate in safety and ergonomic assessments and recommend appropriate improvements.
• Assist with trials and validation of new processes, tooling, equipment, or production methods.
• Track improvement projects and report progress, results, and recommendations to the manufacturing team.

Benefits

• Learning and career development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms such as Coursera.
• Volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.
• Inclusive workplace encouraging collaboration, recognition, and sharing employees' voices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern