Manufacturing Process Engineering Intern

Position Summary

This Manufacturing Process Engineering Intern will support Manufacturing Engineering and Continuous Improvement by performing preliminary research, data analysis and testing intended to better define process improvement opportunities to meet corporate initiatives and to support compliance requirements.

Key Program Info: 

• Dates: Summer 2026 (May-August)
• Location: Plymouth, MN
• Work Environment: Onsite
• Hours: full-time for the duration of your internship

What You'll do as a Manufacturing Process Engineering Intern

• Collect and analyze data.
• Help implement processes and procedures to improve efficiency and quality.
• Organize and document testing and product development process.
• Work as a collaborative team member in engineering projects.
• Interface with cross-functional teams.
• Communicate and present testing results and milestones (Microsoft Office Tools/Excel/PowerPoint/etc.).
• Assist in efforts associated with Installation Qualifications, Operational Qualifications and Process Qualifications.
• Assist in getting cycle time data and analysis and articulate process improvement recommendations, both written and verbally.
• Perform literature and web research.
• Assist in Lean tools and principles including set-up reduction, standard work, value stream mapping, A3 problem solving.

The Experience, Skills and Abilities Needed

Required:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering. Sophomore year requirements must be completed by program start (May 2026)
• Ability to collect & analyze data
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred:

• Demonstrates understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement. 5S, standard work, process flow and value stream mapping. 
• Experience with CAD software
• Involvement in engineering student organizations or competition teams

Other:

• Organizational, communication, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Up to 100% sitting, standing and walking in an 8-hour workday, more if working overtime
• Ability to continuously wear personal protective equipment
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
• Ability to operate power tools/equipment and hand tools
• Ability to work with or around chemicals
• Safety Sensitive Position