New Product Introduction Intern

Noveon International • San Marcos, TX

2h • Onsite

About The Position

As a New Product Introduction (NPI) Intern, you will play a hands-on role in bringing new magnet manufacturing processes from development into scalable production. You will work closely with the NPI team to document critical manufacturing processes, execute targeted process experiments, and conduct data analysis on sample builds to support Production Part Approval Processes (PPAP). This role bridges real-world manufacturing line execution with data-driven engineering. The ideal candidate behaves like an analytical sleuth: eager to learn on the shop floor, analyze trial data, and help create clear, repeatable manufacturing standards.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related technical field.
• Can demonstrate strong foundational understanding of core manufacturing engineering principles, statistics, and engineering documentation.
• Is proficient in MS Excel (data manipulation, charting, functions) or statistical tools (Minitab, JMP, Power BI, Python, or R).
• Possesses strong attention to detail with an eagerness to observe shop-floor operations and translate physical steps into clear technical documentation.
• Demonstrates clear written and verbal communication skills to interact effectively with operators, technicians, and design engineers.

Nice To Haves

• Basic familiarity with APQP, PPAP, PFMEAs, Control Plans, or measurement equipment (CMM, calipers, optical comparators).
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing concepts, 5S, root cause analysis tools (5 Whys, Fishbone), or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Previous intern or co-op experience in a manufacturing, testing, or lab environment.

Responsibilities

• Shadowing technicians and engineers during build trials to create, update, and refine clear, highly visual Work Instructions and SOPs.
• Supporting the update of preliminary Process Flow Diagrams, Control Plans, and Process FMEAs (PFMEA) based on observations from early-stage builds.
• Partnering with Quality and Production teams to ensure smooth handoffs of newly documented processes to full-scale manufacturing.
• Assisting NPI engineers in planning and running process experiments (Design of Experiments / DOEs) on prototype and sample build lines.
• Collecting and compiling experimental data to help determine process stability, baseline process capability (Cp, Cpk), and optimal operating parameters.
• Tracking yield trends during early sample builds to help pinpoint scrap drivers and operational inefficiencies.
• Performing statistical and yield analysis on sample build runs to support customer sample submissions.
• Organizing, analyzing, and formatting measurement and test data required for PPAP documentation packages (e.g., Dimensional Results, Material/Performance Test Results).
• Applying basic Statistical Process Control (SPC) techniques to chart dimensional, physical, and magnetic performance traits across initial builds.

Benefits

• Hands-on Experience: Direct exposure to scaling advanced manufacturing operations in rare earth magnet production.
• Mentorship: Work directly alongside senior NPI, Quality, and Process Engineers.
• Competitive Compensation: Competitive intern compensation package.
• Impactful Work: Your work on PPAP packages and process documentation will directly impact high-volume production.
• Inclusive Culture: A welcoming team that values diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern