Intern, Manufacturing Engineer

Sharon Tube Company; Rochelle (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentorship & networking

Intern Summit attendance

Job summary

Zekelman Industries' Wheatland Tube division in Rochelle, IL seeks a Manufacturing Engineering Intern to support projects that improve efficiency, productivity, and product quality on the shop floor. You will collaborate with the plant team and use CAD tools to plan layouts and analyze workflows.

This paid internship runs May 24, 2027 through August 13, 2027. The program offers hands-on experience with manufacturing systems, data analysis, cross-functional exposure, and mentorship to prepare for

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering with at least one academic year remaining.
• Proficient in Excel; strong analytical and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel for Internship Summit; on-site internship in Rochelle, IL.

Responsibilities

• Plan and design layouts for plant efficiency using CAD tools.
• Analyze workflows and material movement to optimize placement.
• Establish and support labor standards with time studies.
• Collect and analyze data to improve process effectiveness.
• Lead or assist continuous improvement projects to reduce costs.
• Develop and refine manufacturing processes and standard methods.
• Collaborate to identify root causes of net yield loss.
• Maintain work instructions, routings, and blueprints.
• Analyze prime net yield to support profitability initiatives.
• Conduct experiments to optimize operations and report findings.
• Promote safe work practices in line with policy.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Organizational skills

CAD drafting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

## Intern, Manufacturing EngineerApply: Rochelle, IL: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: April 1, 2027 (30+ days left to apply): JR002824**You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday.**Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dating back to 1877. We’re proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development.**We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us. Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more.****Come build a career you believe in.****About the Role**As a Manufacturing Engineering Intern at Wheatland Tube (a division of Zekelman Industries), you will support projects that improve operational efficiency, productivity, and product quality across the plant. Working closely with the Department Manager, Maintenance and cross-functional departments, you'll assist in facility layout planning, process flow optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives. We are seeking a student who is currently pursuing a degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field and has at least one academic year remaining before graduation following the internship. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience with manufacturing systems, data analysis, and industrial engineering tools while building a foundation for future internship and career opportunities within Zekelman Industries. This is a full-time, on-site internship located at our state-of-the-art, automated Rochelle, IL facility. The official Zekelman internship program runs from May 24, 2027 through August 13, 2027. This role is perfect for someone who is detail-oriented, eager to optimize systems, and thrives in fast-paced manufacturing environments. ### What You’ll Do* Plan and design layouts for plant efficiency using CAD tools and drafting software* Analyze workflows and material movement to generate scale drawings for optimal personnel and equipment placement* Establish and support labor standards using work measurement programs and time study analysis* Collect and analyze operational data to improve process effectiveness and plant layout* Lead or assist in continuous improvement projects to enhance quality, throughput, and cost savings* Develop and refine manufacturing processes, equipment functionality, and standard methods* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify root causes of net yield loss* Maintain and enhance documentation such as work instructions, routings, and blueprints* Analyze prime net yield and other performance indicators to support profitability initiatives* Conduct experiments to optimize operations and report findings to the management team* Promote and follow healthy and safe work practices in accordance with Zekelman policy* Perform other duties as assigned### Who You Are* Current college student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering* Strong analytical skills with a keen attention to detail* Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel* Excellent written and verbal communication skills* Highly organized and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment* CAD or drafting experience a plus (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, etc.)* Available to travel for the Internship Summit, hosted at a Zekelman Industries location### What You’ll GetZekelman Industries offers a PAID internship experience with meaningful work, professional development, and the opportunity to make a real impact. Interns also enjoy:* Hands-on experience improving manufacturing operations and systems* Opportunities to work directly with operations, quality, and engineering teams* Access to company-wide networking events, team-building activities, and learning sessions* Regular feedback and mentorship to support your technical and career development* Participation in a company-wide Intern Summit Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits. In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, immediate vesting, and much more.