U. S. Steel is seeking a Mechanical / Manufacturing Intern for our U. S. Steel Research and Technology Center, Finish Product Innovation Engineering Division in Hoover, AL. This position will work with our Finish Product Innovation Engineering team in Innovation Projects focusing on developing new manufacturing processes with new to the world technologies creating a new business opportunity and entry into new markets. This position will: Contribute to the setup of a new manufacturing facility, supporting all phases from concept validation through process implementation and full-scale production. Collaborate as a core member of the manufacturing team to develop and optimize processes, including: Create Manufacturing Processes Flow Creating standard operating procedures (SOPs) Help to train labor Defining and implementing quality checkpoints Establishing manufacturing lines Supporting fixture development Documenting key learnings Driving continuous process improvements Engage in hands-on problem solving to identify and resolve operational challenges. Support factory cycle time and takt time deliverables Maintain daily communication with cross-functional teams, internal business units, and external partners to ensure alignment and progress.