Lean Engineering Intern - Manufacturing & Projects

UEC; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UEC is seeking an engineering-oriented candidate to join the plant team in Erie. You will lead or support technical work across engineering, maintenance, tooling, and troubleshooting while driving waste reduction and Lean manufacturing improvements.

The role emphasizes understanding plant systems, staying current with layouts and schematics, and providing reliable technical support to the site and organization. Strong communication and project management experience are valued.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Plastics, Manufacturing, or equivalent).
• Project management experience, including familiarity with project management tools and software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to summarize and communicate information clearly.
• Preferred experience in Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma.
• Preferred experience with coding and programming.
• Preferred experience with hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Leading or supporting technical work and activities within the plant, including engineering, maintenance, tooling, and troubleshooting.
• Maintaining an in-depth understanding of plant infrastructure, systems, and equipment.
• Consistently reducing operational waste and costs.
• Exercising and advancing Lean Manufacturing practices.
• Providing reliable technical support to the local plant and the organization.
• Performing in-depth analyses to understand system gaps and issues.
• Maintaining updated and accurate plant layouts, floor plans, system schematics, and specifications.

Skills

Project management

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Communication

Coding

Hand and power tools

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Plastics, Manufacturing, or equivalent)

Tools

Project management software/tools

Job description

UEC is seeking an engineering-oriented candidate to join the plant team in Erie. You will lead or support technical work across engineering, maintenance, tooling, and troubleshooting while driving waste reduction and Lean manufacturing improvements.

The role emphasizes understanding plant systems, staying current with layouts and schematics, and providing reliable technical support to the site and organization. Strong communication and project management experience are valued.