Hands-On Manufacturing Engineering Intern — Flexible Hours

Hayes Performance Systems; Mequon (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Mentorship from experienced engineers

Hands-on production floor experience

Holiday Parties & Employee Events

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Hayes Performance Systems in Mequon, WI, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Intern to join our engineering team and gain hands-on experience in improving how products are manufactured. You’ll work closely with manufacturing engineering and production to drive process improvements that enhance quality, safety, and efficiency.

You’ll learn on the floor, participate in real projects, and develop skills in CAD, layout, and documentation while collaborating with engineers and operators.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering with junior standing preferred.
• Part-time during the school year (10-20 hours/week) and full-time in the summer.
• Comfortable using CAD and basic computer tools.
• Willing to commute to Mequon, WI.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and improve how people, materials, and machines are used on the floor.
• Assist with workstation layout and process flow improvements.
• Support process, equipment, tooling, and fixture improvements.
• Create and update setup sheets and basic process documentation.
• Help test and trial new or improved tooling and equipment.
• Assist with troubleshooting manufacturing issues on the floor.
• Document processes and help standardize how work is done.
• Work with engineers, operators, and production teams on improvement projects.
• Spend time on the floor supporting day-to-day production as needed.

Skills

Curious

Hands-on

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Willing to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CAD

Job description

Hayes Performance Systems in Mequon, WI, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Intern to join our engineering team and gain hands-on experience in improving how products are manufactured. You’ll work closely with manufacturing engineering and production to drive process improvements that enhance quality, safety, and efficiency.

You’ll learn on the floor, participate in real projects, and develop skills in CAD, layout, and documentation while collaborating with engineers and operators.