FAQs
What is the purpose of the Manufacturing Engineering Intern internship?
The purpose of the internship is to provide meaningful professional hands-on experience to students with leadership potential and proven academic performance in Engineering and Life Sciences fields.
What kind of tasks will the intern be involved in?
The intern will assist the operational excellence manufacturing engineering team with process monitoring/improvements, participate in day-to-day activities, and aid other departments as they relate to department projects.
What methodologies will the intern use during the internship?
The intern will utilize Lean-Six Sigma methodologies for process monitoring and improvements.
What are the key responsibilities of the intern?
Key responsibilities include executing engineering studies, creating cost/benefit analyses, performing fixture development studies, utilizing data analysis tools, summarizing findings, and initiating change orders.
What tools will the intern be expected to use for data analysis?
The intern will utilize data analysis tools such as Excel and/or Minitab.
What educational background is required for this internship?
The ideal candidate should be working towards a degree in mechanical, chemical, biomedical, industrial engineering or equivalent, with a minimum of 2 college semesters completed.
What key attributes are expected from the intern?
The intern should demonstrate enthusiasm, motivation, initiative, the ability to multitask, and the capability to work within an interactive and energetic workplace.
Will the intern have opportunities for presentations?
Yes, the intern will have opportunities to summarize findings and create presentations to inform reviewers and team members of suggested improvements.
Is the internship focused more on technical or business skills?
The ideal candidates will combine both technical and business knowledge, along with analytical strength and creative problem-solving abilities.
What kind of studies will the intern conduct regarding production processes?
The intern will execute engineering studies including waste walks, process mapping, and cycle time studies.