Industrial Engineering Intern - Production

Brose Group; New Boston (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Educational assistance

Flexible working hours

Career development programs

Community involvement

Job summary

Brose Group is seeking a student intern for hands-on experience in manufacturing engineering. You will rotate through production units to observe processes and layouts, supporting time studies, line balancing, and process documentation.

This role provides exposure to PPAP/ISIR, safety analytics, and cross-functional team meetings. Ideal candidates are freshmen or sophomores pursuing a Bachelor's in Industrial/Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering with strong analytical skills and willingness to

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Willingness to learn engineering/business systems such as AutoCAD, SAP, and MFG/PRO.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through production units to observe manufacturing processes and layouts.
• Assist IE with time studies, cycle times, and line balancing.
• Help develop and maintain process flow diagrams, P-FMEA, and layouts.

Skills

Analytical skills

MS Office proficiency

Willingness to learn ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or related

Tools

AutoCAD

SAP

MFG/PRO

Job description

Your Tasks

• Rotate through assigned production business units to gain hands-on exposure to manufacturing processes, plant layout, and assembly operations.
• Support the Industrial Engineering team with time studies, cycle time analysis, and line balancing to support process planning and capacity requirements.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of process flow diagrams, P-FMEA documentation, and manufacturing layouts.
• Support updates to work instructions to ensure documentation reflects current production processes, engineering changes, and BPS requirements.
• Participate in trial builds and support PPAP/ISIR activities for new and existing production programs.
• Support ergonomics assessments and job-safety analyses across assigned production areas while following applicable safety and OSHA requirements.
• Assist with skill matrix tracking and the maintenance and auditing of production operator training records.
• Compile and analyze production, quality, and attendance data to support reporting and continuous improvement activities.
• Work alongside Industrial Engineering Coordinators and Team Leads and participate in cross-functional production meetings to develop a broad understanding of plant operations.
• Support additional production and Industrial Engineering projects as assigned.

Your Profile

• Currently enrolled as a Freshman or Sophomore pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely related field.
• No prior professional experience required; previous exposure to manufacturing or production environments is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an interest in manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Willingness and ability to learn engineering and business systems such as AutoCAD, SAP, and MFG/PRO.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing and production concepts preferred.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and adaptable with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across production and engineering teams.

Benefits

• Benefits package may vary slightly per location
• Competitive performance-based compensation and health insurance
• Attractive social and family-oriented programs throughout our North American locations*
• Comprehensive medical and insurance
• Educational assistance
• Community outreach, family, and sporting events
• Flexible working hours
• Collaborative work environment that gives our employees the freedom to balance work and personal life
• Wide range of development programs with great opportunity for individual growth through training, international or regional assignments, and tailored career paths
• Tools necessary to live a balanced life, experience a rewarding work environment, and contribute to our surrounding communities

Brose New Boston, Inc.

23400 Bell Road

New Boston, 48164

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