Manufacturing CI Internship — Paid, Real-Impact Projects

Eaton Corporation; Middlesex (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Eaton Aerospace facility in Middlesex, NC is offering an Engineering/Continuous Improvement Intern role from May 2027 to August 2027. This 10-12 week paid internship focuses on manufacturing and process improvement, with hands-on projects that drive real impact.

Interns will work with Manufacturing Engineering, Continuous Improvement, and operators to reduce waste, perform time studies, and validate new equipment.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an engineering program at NC State University.
• Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher.
• This position involves ITAR-related information access; US person status required.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now and in the future.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Continuous Improvement, and Operators to resolve manufacturing problems and remove waste/non-value added work.
• Actively participate in a Rapid Improvement Event.
• Implement Poka-Yoke(s) (Error Proofing Devices).
• Update BOMs (bills of material) and routers in the site's ERP system.
• Record time studies for manufacturing and Quality assurance processes.
• Assist with validation of new machines/equipment.

Skills

Manufacturing passion

Process improvement

Education

Engineering program at NC State University

Tools

Poka-Yoke

ERP system (BOMs/routers)

Job description

The Eaton Aerospace facility in Middlesex, NC is offering an Engineering/Continuous Improvement Intern role from May 2027 to August 2027. This 10-12 week paid internship focuses on manufacturing and process improvement, with hands-on projects that drive real impact.

Interns will work with Manufacturing Engineering, Continuous Improvement, and operators to reduce waste, perform time studies, and validate new equipment.