Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Manufacturing Process Engineer – Summer Internship - May- August 2027Join us in New Hampshire for the Summer of 2027 as a Manufacturing Process Engineer Intern at Hypertherm Associates! Collaborate with exceptional colleagues, build lasting relationships, and engage in rewarding activities. Hypertherm Associates engineers think outside the box and bring new ideas to life. Our engineers are hands-on and focused on continuous improvement, helping to make industrial cutting more accurate, cost-effective, and safe for our customers.Key Responsibilities:Lead process improvement projects using Lean and Six Sigma practicesOptimize manufacturing processes to enhance quality, reduce costs, improve safety, and increase earningsWork with a variety of machinery and processes, including multi-axis CNC machines, assembly equipment, laser marking, and packaging equipmentDesign tooling, fixtures, and workstations essential for new product introduction to production cellsRequired knowledge, skills, education, and experience:Currently enrolled in an engineering-focused college degree program (industrial/mechanical engineering preferred)Junior (you have completed a minimum of 2 years) and are in good standingEnthusiastic about learning with the ability to work collaboratively in a team, as well as independently on selected projectsStrong problem-solving skills, with a passion for getting to the root cause of issuesProactive and enthusiastic about implementing new technology and continuous improvementPreferred Experience that differentiates you:Internship or co-op experience in a manufacturing environmentProficiency in lean manufacturing, statistical analysis (Minitab), geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), SolidWorks, value stream mapping (VSM), design for manufacturability (DFM), process failure mode effects analysis (pFMEA), and structured problem solvingLocation: Hanover, New HampshireHypertherm Associates is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome all applications. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.