Lean Manufacturing Intern: Process Improvement & Data Analysis

Ralliant; Plainville (CT); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ralliant is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 in Plainville, CT. You will support manufacturing engineering and operations by applying engineering fundamentals to production processes, equipment, workflows, and data while gaining practical experience in a manufacturing environment.

You will collaborate with operators, technicians, and engineers to identify issues, implement practical improvements, and document results.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Anticipated graduation date between Winter 2026 and Spring 2028
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative G.P.A. on a 4.0 scale.
• Exposure to CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or a comparable platform is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply the Ralliant Business System (RBS) lean manufacturing methods to support continuous improvement kaizen events and initiatives.
• Assist with standard work development including time studies, process observations, capacity analysis, line balancing, and workflow evaluation.
• Collect, organize, and analyze manufacturing data to identify trends, constraints, waste, and improvement opportunities.
• Help design or improve fixtures, tooling, gauges, workstations, and material flow solutions using sound engineering practices.
• Create or update basic layouts, drawings, bills of material, and technical documentation using available engineering tools.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action activities for process, quality, equipment, and productivity issues.
• Work with operators and technicians to understand process challenges and develop practical, sustainable improvements.
• Prepare project updates, data summaries, recommendations, and final presentations for engineering and operations leadership.
• May be assigned additional projects and responsibilities at the sole discretion of the manager or supervisor.

Skills

Data analysis with Excel

CAD/engineering drawings

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Ralliant is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 in Plainville, CT. You will support manufacturing engineering and operations by applying engineering fundamentals to production processes, equipment, workflows, and data while gaining practical experience in a manufacturing environment.

You will collaborate with operators, technicians, and engineers to identify issues, implement practical improvements, and document results.