Lean Manufacturing Engineer Intern

AJM Packaging Corporation; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

AJM Packaging Corporation in El Cajon, CA is seeking engineering interns to gain hands-on experience across operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will participate in a project-based program, learning machine rebuilds, scheduling, and maintenance while shadowing engineers.

Responsibilities include hands-on work on production lines, process improvements, and implementing Lean methods. The program emphasizes GMP/ISO9001 safety practices and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• Interest in applying Lean manufacturing principles in a manufacturing setting.
• Willingness to learn hands-on engineering operations.

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform engineering operations in a manufacturing facility.
• Shadow and participate in project-based machine rebuild and engineering tasks.
• Assist with production line work, machine maintenance, scheduling, and related duties.
• Work on process improvement and Lean initiatives (Kaizen, Root Cause Analysis).
• Review GMP/ISO9001 and safety processes and procedures.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Tools

Machine maintenance

Scheduling

Job description

AJM Packaging Corporation in El Cajon, CA is seeking engineering interns to gain hands-on experience across operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will participate in a project-based program, learning machine rebuilds, scheduling, and maintenance while shadowing engineers.

Responsibilities include hands-on work on production lines, process improvements, and implementing Lean methods. The program emphasizes GMP/ISO9001 safety practices and operational excellence.