Lean Manufacturing Engineer Intern: Hands-On Process Improvement

Vermeer; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Vermeer is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer Intern to support projects that enhance production processes and drive operational excellence on site. You will gain hands-on experience in lean manufacturing, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration, preparing you for a full-time engineering role after graduation.

You’ll work with engineering, welding, assembly, and machining teams, applying JIT and Kaizen principles to reduce waste and improve flow while contributing to PLM/ECN

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Foundational understanding of lean manufacturing concepts, tooling design, and process improvement techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic schematics.
• Familiarity with JIT manufacturing and digital manufacturing tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance quality, efficiency, and sustainability across production areas.
• Support new product introductions and manufacturing improvement initiatives with cross-functional teams.
• Apply lean manufacturing principles to reduce waste and improve flow.
• Document and analyze current and future state processes using value stream mapping and standard work documentation.
• Help design and optimize tooling and fixtures, and gain exposure to digital work instruction platforms.
• Contribute to documentation and change management using PLM and ECN systems such as Teamcenter or Windchill.
• Participate in data-driven decision-making using ERP systems and Power BI dashboards.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Process improvement

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Schematics reading

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Technology or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Teamcenter

Windchill

Power BI

Job description

Vermeer is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer Intern to support projects that enhance production processes and drive operational excellence on site. You will gain hands-on experience in lean manufacturing, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration, preparing you for a full-time engineering role after graduation.

You’ll work with engineering, welding, assembly, and machining teams, applying JIT and Kaizen principles to reduce waste and improve flow while contributing to PLM/ECN