Manufacturing Engineer Intern

Job Description

**Manufacturing Engineer Intern**  

**Location: Hartford Wisconsin**  

**Reporting To:** Director of Engineering  

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**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 time while 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.