Mechanical Engineering Intern
About The Position
This assignment is for a mechanical or industrial engineering student in a manufacturing role. The intern supports continuous improvement in manufacturing operations, including safety, cost, quality, and delivery; increased manufacturing capacity and flexibility to support production surges; launching components for new model requirements; resolving daily production and equipment issues; and developing future manufacturing engineering resources. The assignment provides exposure to a modern manufacturing plant, machining or assembly operations, continuous improvement principles, and collaboration among departments such as manufacturing, purchasing, quality, and shipping. Depending on the assignment, developmental opportunities may include learning machining processes, cutting tools, and geometric tolerancing; designing cell layouts; supporting new model launches and integration; developing work standards; and building problem-solving skills. Cross-functional exposure includes Safety, Quality, Productivity, and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Be a junior or senior college student pursuing a Mechanical or Industrial Engineering degree.
- Have two years of mechanical or industrial engineering education.
- Be a team player with excellent communication skills.
- Be able to adapt priorities to changing needs or job demands.
- Have strong analytical and organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Have experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with statistical analysis.
- Exposure to AutoCAD or SolidWorks.
- GPA of 2.8 or higher.
Responsibilities
- Revise and update standard operating procedures and work instructions.
- Create process documentation, time studies, and work standards.
- Draft cell layouts.
- Assist with mechanical design improvements for assembly and machining processes using CAD software.
- Conduct machine capability studies.
- Test process and tooling changes.
- Assist operators in identifying and resolving process issues.
- Investigate and resolve quality issues.
- Collect quality and process data.
- Complete ergonomic assessments.
Benefits
- Work-life balance
- Open communication from leaders
- A company committed to continuous growth and innovation
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Career Level
Intern
