Field-Based Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Trane Italia; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K match

Tuition assistance

Student debt support

Paid time off

Job summary

Trane Technologies is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Intern to work on-site at customer locations and support assembly operations, process documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives. You will learn production processes, assist with data collection, and help implement safety, quality, and efficiency enhancements.

You’ll engage with manufacturing, quality, and maintenance teams, spending significant time on the factory floor while developing problem-solving and Lean Manufacturing

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering field.
• Completion of sophomore year preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and interest in manufacturing operations.
• Basic understanding of engineering principles and problem-solving methods.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist manufacturing engineers in supporting daily assembly operations.
• Observe and document manufacturing processes and workflows.
• Help troubleshoot production issues and support corrective actions.
• Assist with updating work instructions, process documentation, and assembly procedures.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement projects.
• Collect and analyze production data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with time studies, workflow analysis, and line balancing activities.
• Support implementation of process improvements and error-proofing solutions.
• Assist with assembly fixture, tooling, and workstation improvement projects.
• Support equipment installation, testing, and validation activities.
• Work alongside maintenance personnel to understand equipment operation and reliability practices.
• Participate in ergonomic and workplace organization initiatives.
• Assist with investigations into manufacturing and assembly quality issues.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
• Help gather and organize quality and process performance data.
• Participate in process audits and inspections as assigned.
• Assist engineering staff with manufacturing projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Track project activities, action items, and progress updates.
• Support new product introduction activities and engineering change implementation.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and project documentation.
• Maintain an active presence on the production floor.
• Work directly with operators to learn assembly processes and identify improvement opportunities.
• Participate in safety initiatives and continuous improvement activities.
• Develop practical knowledge of manufacturing systems, processes, and equipment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Initiative

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

Creo

AutoCAD

Job description

Trane Technologies is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Intern to work on-site at customer locations and support assembly operations, process documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives. You will learn production processes, assist with data collection, and help implement safety, quality, and efficiency enhancements.

You’ll engage with manufacturing, quality, and maintenance teams, spending significant time on the factory floor while developing problem-solving and Lean Manufacturing