Manufacturing Process Documentation Intern; Summer

About Chamberlain Group

Chamberlain Group is a global leader in access solutions. Our leading brands like Lift Master, Chamberlain, Merlin and Grifco are found in millions of homes and commercial applications across the globe. Our innovative products powered by the myQ digital ecosystem provide customers with smart access solutions to move safely through garages, homes, communities, businesses, and storage facilities. At Chamberlain Group, we hire smart people to work on cool products for a connected world.

At Chamberlain Group, our interns work on real, meaningful projects that are at the center of our business strategy and our company’s transformation. Our program offers you:
Development & Skills Training:
We offer informative workplace success sessions to hone your skills, covering topics from time management to effective communication. Networking:
Events are open to interns and full‑time employees to encourage early‑career networking and guidance opportunities. Mentorship:
You’ll be assigned a full‑time employee as your mentor who will guide you throughout your program. Conversations with Leaders:
Meet with and learn from our CEO and other leaders at CG through intimate and authentic Q&A sessions. Community Giving:
Attend volunteer outings with other interns to give back in the community.

The Manufacturing Process Documentation Intern will support Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Safety teams by observing, documenting, and helping define manufacturing processes across the plant. This role focuses on converting real‑world work into clear, accurate, and usable documentation—including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Visual Work Instructions (VWIs), and related materials that support safety, quality, training, and operational consistency. This is a highly collaborative, hands‑on role that blends time on the manufacturing floor with structured documentation, systems thinking, and cross‑functional collaboration.

The position is ideal for a curious, detail‑oriented individual interested in manufacturing, quality, and safety.

• Observe manufacturing operations on the floor to understand how work is actually performed, including interviewing operators, leads, and supervisors to capture critical knowledge.
• Photograph, annotate, and take structured notes on manufacturing processes, with attention to safety, quality, and operational relevance.
• Develop, revise, and standardize process documentation, including SOPs, work instructions, and visual aids, in collaboration with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Safety.
• Identify and document safety‑critical steps, quality checkpoints, required controls, and escalation paths within processes.
• Help define and clarify processes that are undocumented, inconsistently documented, or changing due to new methods, equipment, or improvements.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders to ensure documentation is accurate, usable, and aligned with engineering intent and quality requirements.
• Support the development and improvement of documentation frameworks, templates, standards, and organizational systems.
• Ensure documentation is suitable for multiple audiences, including floor operators, supervisors, quality inspectors, engineers, and new hires.
• Participate in meetings, reviews, and walkthroughs related to process definition, safety, quality, and training.
• Maintain organized records, version control, and traceability for documentation updates.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by identifying gaps, ambiguities, or opportunities for better clarity and standardization.

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a technical, analytical, or process‑focused field.
• Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to observe complex work and translate it into clear, structured documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel, for creating, formatting, and maintaining professional documentation.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, organization, and follow‑through.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of…