Engineering Intern – Manufacturing Engineering

Position Summary
The Engineering Intern will support the Engineering and Maintenance teams in improving manufacturing processes, supporting capital projects, and driving continuous improvement initiatives within a high-volume cabinet manufacturing facility. This role provides hands-on experience in industrial engineering, automation, and production support.

Key Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing engineers with process improvement and productivity projects
• Assist with time studies, labor standard validation, and efficiency analysis
• Help develop and update standard work and process documentation
• Support capital equipment projects including layout development and implementation
• Assist with AutoCAD layouts and facility planning updates
• Participate in Gemba walks and SQDP board reviews
• Help identify and implement safety and ergonomic improvements
• Assist engineering team with equipment trials and validation runs
• Support data collection and analysis for continuous improvement initiatives
• Assist with troubleshooting production issues alongside maintenance and operations
• Help maintain engineering project tracking and documentation
• Support 3D printing and innovation lab projects when applicable
• Assist with equipment PM documentation and asset tracking updates
• Work with supervisors and operators to identify improvement opportunities
• Participate in lean initiatives such as 5S and waste reduction projects

Learning Opportunities

Intern will gain exposure to:

• Lean manufacturing principles
• Industrial engineering methods
• Manufacturing automation
• Production problem-solving
• Capital project execution
• Cross-functional teamwork
• Real-world plant operations

Basic Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in:
• Mechanical Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Mechatronics
• Or related field

Preferred Skills

• Basic knowledge of Excel or data analysis
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or layout software
• Interest in manufacturing or automation
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Good communication skills
• Self-motivated and hands-on