Manufacturing Engineering Intern

One of our direct client is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Entry-Level Manufacturing Engineer to join our manufacturing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career engineer to gain hands‑on experience in manufacturing processes, production improvement, quality, and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will work closely with production, quality, maintenance, and design teams to improve manufacturing efficiency, reduce costs, and support the development of safe and reliable production processes.

• Support the development, implementation, and improvement of manufacturing processes.
• Analyze production processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and productivity.
• Assist with process documentation, work instructions, standard operating procedures, and process flow diagrams.
• Support production teams with troubleshooting and resolution of manufacturing issues.
• Collect and analyze manufacturing data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with root-cause analysis and corrective actions for production and quality issues.
• Support tooling, fixture, equipment, and process improvements.
• Collaborate with Quality, Production, Maintenance, and Design Engineering teams.
• Assist with new product introduction (NPI), process validation, and production launch activities.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with company safety and quality standards.
• Prepare engineering reports, production metrics, and process documentation.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering
  , or a related field.
• 0–3 years of manufacturing or engineering experience; recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, engineering drawings, and GD&T.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented manufacturing environment.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

• Internship, co-op, or project experience in manufacturing or engineering.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen, or root-cause analysis
  .
• Experience with CAD software such as Solid Works, AutoCAD, or similar.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems.
• Basic knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) and process capability.
• Experience working with manufacturing equipment, tooling, or production systems.