Manufacturing Leadership Intern

Position:Manufacturing Leadership Intern

Location: New Baltimore, MI

Job :842

# of Openings:1

Manufacturing Leadership Intern

THE COMPANY

Invio Automation is an Industry 4.0 automation leader that serves a variety of high‑growth end‑markets including medical devices & life science, renewable energy, mobility, logistics & fulfillment, and heavy industry. Our Automation Solutions and Automation Technologies divisions work together to deliver Factory of the Future consulting and mission critical R&D pre‑validation services that pave the way for a comprehensive suite of automation solutions where accuracy, efficiency, and precision are essential for success.

With ten locations across North America and a global network of collaborative partners, Invio Automation’s geographic footprint provides customers with a presence in key markets where local service and support are valued.

Invio Automation’s Solutions division specializes in single station robotic cells, multi‑station fabrication & assembly lines, bonding & welding technologies, vision systems, and packaging process. Application capabilities within our Solutions division include thermal bonding, web handling, force plotting, heat staking, high viscosity pumps, precision dispensing, impulse bag sealing, and needle bending. Invio Automation’s Technologies division includes highly differentiated Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) for heavyweight applications, turnkey assembly lines, welding automation, and custom lift‑assist & secure tools for safety critical applications.

The Manufacturing Leadership Intern position is designed for students pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing Management, Project Management, or a related field who are interested in developing future leadership skills within a manufacturing environment. This role provides hands‑on exposure to manufacturing operations, project execution, production planning, and business processes while working closely with site leadership and cross‑functional teams.

The intern will contribute to key operational initiatives, including project scheduling, capacity planning, production tracking, and continuous improvement efforts. Through collaboration with engineering, procurement, manufacturing, assembly, and project management teams, the intern will gain a comprehensive understanding of how customer projects are executed from concept through delivery.

This internship is designed to develop both technical and leadership capabilities by providing real‑world experience in problem‑solving, decision‑making, process improvement, and operational execution. The ideal candidate is highly motivated, analytical, organized, and eager to learn, with a strong interest in pursuing a career in manufacturing, operations, project management, or leadership.

• Support the Site Director and Project Execution Team in monitoring project schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Assist in maintaining project timing plans and identifying schedule risks that could impact customer commitments.
• Utilize Invio's ERP system to track project progress, monitor workloads, and identify potential roadblocks affecting project execution.
• Review capacity planning data across engineering, manufacturing, assembly, and controls departments to support resource allocation decisions.
• Track project performance metrics and assist in developing reports and dashboards for management review.
• Support weekly project review meetings by gathering, organizing, and presenting project status information.
• Monitor open action items and help drive accountability for completion across functional teams.
• Assist with the coordination of engineering releases, procurement activities, manufacturing schedules, and shipment readiness.
• Support the Release for Build (RFB) process by ensuring required documentation and approvals are complete.
• Work closely with Project Managers to identify risks, escalation items, and opportunities for schedule recovery.
• Assist in maintaining accurate project data and reporting within ERP and project management systems.
• Support continuous improvement…