Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Job Title:                              Manufacturing Engineering Intern - Summer 2026 (Beginning of June-end of August) 

Reports to:                           Manufacturing Engineering Manager               

Shift:                                      Monday-Friday, during normal hours of operation 

Pay:                                       This is a paid internship and pay will be discussed prior to any interviews

Job Summary 

The Manufacturing Engineering Intern will drive process improvements in a manufacturing setting by collaborating with engineers, analyzing current systems, implementing changes, and contributing to cost reduction and efficiency enhancements. This role involves participating in problem-solving, project leadership, and documentation of manufacturing processes.

Essential Duties

• Implement improvement ideas generated by process improvement system.
• Collaborate with the team to improve production efficiency.
• Assist manufacturing engineers with improvement of current processes.
• Evaluate current processes and systems for cost reduction and improvement.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute innovative ideas.
• Perform root cause analysis to aid in solving problems in the manufacturing process
• Lead projects to improve manufacturing processes throughout the plant
• Implement changes to machines in order to provide continuous improvement
• Prepare and maintain plant layouts and work instructions for Manufacturing while interacting with hourly employees and office personnel
• Supports and maintains work standards, product routings, and SOPs
• Recommends product design improvements to ensure manufacturability and ease of assembly
• Performs workflow balancing and time studies 

Required Skills and Abilities

• Excellent mechanical and technical skills.
• Eagerness to develop analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to create experiments to determine root cause and trial fixes based on the data gathered
• Comfortable working with data files for Bill of Material and Routing information to ensure consistent and accurate data
• Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on quality and continuous improvement 
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with cross-function teams

Education and Experience

• Currently enrolled at an accredited institution, working towards a Bachelor’s degree with an engineering focus
• Ideal fields of study include Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering

Physical Requirements 

• Frequent sitting, standing, and walking
• Occasional lifting, carrying, stooping, crouching, crawling, and bending
• Be able to handle, grasp, and perform repetitive motions
• Requires the ability to see, hear, touch, and smell
• Working in a manufacturing environment.

Company Culture & Values

• A Commitment to Our Purpose (COMMITTED PEOPLE) – Our mission is to serve and build up our customers, suppliers, communities, and each other, guided by the principles of our Lord Jesus Christ.  The commitment to serving and building up is easily seen in those employees that exemplify this value.
• Without Our Customers We Are Nothing (CUSTOMER FIRST) – We realize that we are blessed to serve our customers and without them, our company does not exist.  They rely on us for their success and that is a responsibility we cannot take lightly.  Our focus must be on serving them with as seamless communication and access to products as possible.
• Kind, Humble and Positive (HUMBLE) – These positive traits do not mean being a doormat to others.  But when a person is kind, humble and positive it comes through in their genuine caring for those around them.
• A Desire For “Expert” (EXPERTS) – Our people want to be seen as the experts in their specific roles.  From how we convert a bag efficiently and with highest quality, to knowledge of the product portfolio, to desiring to know more about tax or human resource policy – the desire for “expert” drives us in each of our roles.
• Intentional Growth – Developing of Self and Others (PERSONAL GROWTH)– Times, tools, and customer expectations change.  Our team members are interested in developing themselves and those around them.   We know that a stronger team is one that makes our customers and our fellow employees happier.
• Strong Work Ethic (HARD WORKERS) – The commitment to serve those around us is honorable and we respond to this by putting our strongest effort into that purpose.
• High Expectations of Self and Others (HIGH EXPECTATIONS) – We expect ourselves, and those around us, to put in our best effort.  When others struggle, we help them align towards perfection.  When we struggle, we are open and humble to hear it and course-correct accordingly.
• If It Isn’t Safe, We Don’t Do It (SAFETY) – All people deserve to return home to their loved ones safely and work in an environment where they can best execute their tasks safely.  When choosing between safety and profit, safety and efficiency, safety and feelings, safety, and “x” – we choose safety.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.