Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement Internship

We seek a motivated and dynamic Manufacturing/continuous improvement Intern to join our team at Watteredge. This role will be for manufacturing engineer duties, providing a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in both areas. The position offers flexible hours, accommodates the individual's availability, and presents an excellent opportunity for junior or senior undergraduate engineering students to apply their academic knowledge in a real-world setting. Past interns have transitioned into full-time positions upon graduation, demonstrating our commitment to nurturing talent and fostering long-term career growth.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing Engineering Duties:

• Support manufacturing processes by identifying opportunities for improvement and optimization.
• Assist in implementing lean manufacturing principles to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
• Collaborate with production teams to troubleshoot issues and streamline operations.
• Participate in quality assurance activities to ensure products meet industry standards and meet customer requirements.
• Support manufacturing processes by helping design/select and implement manufacturing equipment.
• Design tooling fixtures to produce machined and formed parts.
  
  

Continuous Improvement Engineering Duties:

• Verify router times by completing time studies while updating Syteline and suggesting improvements.
• Participate and assist in Kaizen events.
• Support facility layout activities by measuring plant floor equipment and updating CAD.
• Work with production teams supporting 6S activities.
• Create TPM and Standard Work documents and train operators to them.
  
  

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a Junior or Senior undergraduate student in an accredited engineering program, preferably in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or a related field.
• Strong academic background with coursework in mechanical design, manufacturing processes, and related disciplines.
• Excellent problemsolving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fastpaced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Prior internship or coop experience is a plus.
  
  

Working Environment

• Manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery, noise, and temperature variations.
• Employees may be frequently required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may lift and/or move up to 45 pounds without help.
• Walking and standing on the Plant floor.
  
  

Benefits:

• Handson experience in both mechanical and manufacturing engineering disciplines.
• Flexible hours to accommodate the academic schedule.
• Opportunity for growth and advancement within the company.
• Exposure to cuttingedge technology and industryleading practices.
• Potential for transition into a fulltime position upon graduation.
  
  

Is it the policy of Watteredge, LLC to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law?