Lean Manufacturing Engineer Intern

Destaco; Mount Juliet (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Destaco is seeking a Engineering Co-op to support lean manufacturing and quality management initiatives. You will assist in inspections, documentation reviews, and developing standard work across engineering, manufacturing, customer service, and materials departments.

The role emphasizes collaboration, process documentation, and proactive problem-solving to improve quality, safety, and efficiency in production environments.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and team-building abilities to drive lean initiatives.
• Analytical problem-solving skills with the ability to implement effective solutions.
• Proficiency with MS Office tools (Word, Excel) for documentation and reporting.
• Working knowledge of blueprint reading and interpretation.
• Understanding of manufacturing methods, tooling, fixturing and materials.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create Standard Work Instructions for production and safety using Sequence software.
• Create Inspection Plans for machining using High QA software.
• Update Machining job set-up sheets.
• Gage Inventory Management.
• Develop models in SolidWorks and 3D printing.
• Assist with containment and countermeasures for supplier/customer quality issues.
• Conduct Gauge R&R and capability studies.
• Assist in new equipment integration and process documentation.
• Design tools and fixtures as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

MS Office

Blueprint reading

Manufacturing methods

Communication

Education

4-year degree in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

3D printing

Sequence software

High QA software

Job description

Destaco is seeking a Engineering Co-op to support lean manufacturing and quality management initiatives. You will assist in inspections, documentation reviews, and developing standard work across engineering, manufacturing, customer service, and materials departments.

The role emphasizes collaboration, process documentation, and proactive problem-solving to improve quality, safety, and efficiency in production environments.