Manufacturing Engineering Internship

Manufacturing Engineer Intern

Location: Hartford Wisconsin

Reporting To:

Director of Engineering

No Sponsorships or relocation provided for this role.

Job Purpose

The Manufacturing Engineer Intern is a role dedicated to the pursuit of operational excellence and sustainability. You assist in the delivery of defect-free products on timewhile minimizing costs for our customers through various skillsets and process utlilization Simultaneously, you will drive environmental stewardship by preventing exposures and reducing waste through lean, cost-effective manufacturing strategies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities could include:

New Product Introduction (NPI): Design and implement robust manufacturing processes tailored to customer specifications; develop detailed technical drawings, establish rigid quality specifications, and author comprehensive work instructions.

Quality Leadership: Act as the primary technical interface for customer quality concerns; lead the end-to-end Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective Action (CAPA) processes for internal and external issues.

Process Optimization: Continuously research and test innovative manufacturing methods to maximize throughput and minimize production costs while upholding strict quality principles.

Technical Support: Provide real-time engineering resolution to production floor challenges to maintain schedule integrity.

Project Management: Deliver accurate product reports and project milestone updates; lead technical product reviews and cross-functional team meetings.

Stakeholder Communication: Ensure 100% clarity on customer requirements through proactive, efficient communication with both internal departments and external partners.

Compliance & Safety: Maintain total adherence to established business practices, safety protocols, and regulatory work rules.

Marginal Job Functions

Documentation Management: Manage engineering documentation libraries to ensure high accessibility and strict version control.

Team Leadership: Serve as a project lead for special initiatives or continuous improvement teams as assigned.

Operational Support: Support broader manufacturing process troubleshooting to minimize downtime across the facility.

Workplace Excellence: Maintain a safe, clean, and organized professional work environment (5S).

Education and Experience Track

Education: Associate Degree in Mechanical Design, Manufacturing Technology, or a related technical field (Required).

Experience: experience in a manufacturing engineering environment preferred.

Alternative: A suitable combination of equivalent education and hands‑on industrial experience will be considered.

Skills: Proficiency in CAD software, knowledge of Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma principles, and strong technical writing abilities.

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