Engineering Intern: Process Improvement & Data Analysis

Kamatics Corporation; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

MAST Technologies in San Diego is seeking an Engineering Intern to partner with Engineering and Finance on a cross-functional operational improvement project. The intern will perform time studies, support margin analysis, strengthen process controls, validate ERP bill-of-material (BOM) configurations, develop work instructions, and assist the Engineering team with assigned projects and data analysis.

This internship runs Tuesday, 09/08/26 – end of December (12-16 weeks) and requires 20–40 hours

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in college, university, or a relevant career/technical program; coursework in engineering, manufacturing, industrial technology, operations, supply chain, finance, data analysis, or a related field is preferred.
• No prior professional experience required. Exposure to engineering, manufacturing, process improvement, cost analysis, ERP systems, data collection, or team-based projects is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Complete onboarding and learn project scope, processes, success measures, stakeholders, and confidentiality.
• Collect and validate process, labor, routing, material, and cost data with cross-functional partners.
• Conduct time studies for manufacturing processes and summarize findings on cycle-time and efficiency.
• Prepare a margin analysis with Finance for the selected scope and identify key cost drivers.
• Develop or improve process controls, including critical control points and data requirements.
• Review ERP BOM and routing configurations, document gaps, and support corrections.
• Create or update work instructions for safety, quality, and standardized work with owner approval.
• Provide project support through data collection, analysis, and testing.
• Deliver a final report and presentation with recommendations and measurable impact.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Data validation

Collaboration across departments

Curiosity and initiative

Confidentiality and compliance

Spreadsheet and data analysis

Education

College/university student in engineering or related field

Tools

ERP systems

BOM configurations

Data analysis software

MS Office

Job description

MAST Technologies in San Diego is seeking an Engineering Intern to partner with Engineering and Finance on a cross-functional operational improvement project. The intern will perform time studies, support margin analysis, strengthen process controls, validate ERP bill-of-material (BOM) configurations, develop work instructions, and assist the Engineering team with assigned projects and data analysis.

This internship runs Tuesday, 09/08/26 – end of December (12-16 weeks) and requires 20–40 hours