Engineering Intern - Manufacturing

MAHLE GmbH; Russellville (AR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

MAHLE Engine Comp.(US) in Russellville, AR offers an internship in Powertrain and Charging. This part-time role supports process development, CAD layouts, and manufacturing engineering tasks. You must be enrolled in a four-year engineering program and be 1–3 years from graduation, with experience in Excel, CAD tools, and basic programming.

You will work in a plant environment and collaborate with engineers and operators. Salary is based on degree standing; typical hours are 20–25 per week.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a four-year engineering program and 1–3 years away from graduation
• Experience with Excel, programming languages, AutoCAD, Inventor preferred
• Willingness to work in a plant/manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and statistical methods, leadership, communication, and collaboration

Responsibilities

• Assist in development of process prints and CAD layouts
• Assist in process improvements and cost reduction projects
• Assist engineers with fixture design and tooling
• Participate in Lean manufacturing teams
• Create and maintain manufacturing instructions and standard work
• Conduct time studies and help with routings
• Data entry and maintenance in SAP
• Collaborate with engineers and production staff to resolve problems
• Produce flow charts, spreadsheets, and presentations for staff projects

Skills

Excel

Programming languages

AutoCAD

Inventor

Education

Four-year engineering program

1–3 years from graduation

Job description

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Together, we move the world—we’ve been doing it for over 100 years. As part of our dual strategy, we are working both on the intelligent combustion engine for the use of hydrogen and other nonfossil fuels and on technologies for fuel cells and e-mobility.
MAHLE generated sales of €11.3 billion in 2025. Employing just under 65,000 people at 127 production locations and 11 technology centers, the company is represented in 28 countries. (as at: 12/31/2025). Join our MAHLE team! #weshapefuturemobility

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Must be enrolled in four-year engineering program. Must be 1-3 year away from graduation.
• Experience with software such as Excel, Programming languages, AutoCAD, Inventor is preferred. Hands on experience with engines and machining are preferred, but not required.
• Willingness to work in a plant/manufacturing environment
• Preferred Worked with or exposure to manufacturing processes for:
  • Knowledge of statistical methods as applied to experimental design and process development
  • Demonstrated leadership in field of study, extracurricular activities, or service organizations
  • Outstanding interpersonal and relationship management skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with varying levels of the organization and external contacts related to work assignments
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to distill complex subjects to a wider audience
  • Emerging partnership and collaboration skills and ability to learn from and share knowledge with co-workers in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to deal with ambiguity, take initiative/self-directed
  • Evidence of strong character with integrity, honesty, accountability, and trust
  • Consistently demonstrates innovative thinking

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Assist in development of process prints, future cell layouts and moves – CAD Layouts
• Assist in process improvements and cost reduction projects
• Assist engineers with design and implementation of fixtures, tooling, accessories, etc
• Participate and/or lead problem solving activities
• Assist engineers with creating Manufacturing Instructions, Standard Work & Training Documents
• Participate in Lean manufacturing teams
• Conduct time studies and help with routings
• Data entry and maintenance of engineering items within SAP operating system
• Confer with engineers, production personnel, maintenance, or others to resolve machine problems or malfunctions
• Must be able to work effectively with operators and other manufacturing support staff to solve problems and improve productivity
• Create flow charts, spreadsheets, and presentations in support of staff projects.
• Lean process analysis and value stream mapping.
• Other duties as assigned.

Closing Date: 10/24/2025 I Weekly Working Hours: 20-25 I Salary: Based on standing in degree

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Facts about the job

Entry level: Internship

Part- / Full-time: Part Time

Department: BU1 Powertrain and Charging

Location: Russellville, AR, US, 72802

Company: MAHLE Engine Comp.(US)

Your future at MAHLE

As a team player and someone who thinks ahead, you can deploy all your skills with us. In cooperation with colleagues from different countries and areas, you contribute in designing the mobility of the future. When selecting MAHLE, you choose trend-setting technologies and strategies. Are you interested in working with us and developing efficient and environmentally-friendly solutions, optimising existing products, and turning innovative ideas into reality? Then MAHLE is the right address for you.

Shape the future with us.

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