Manufacturing Eng Intern: Lean & Improvement (On-Site)

Trane Technologies; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness programs

Fertility coverage

Adoption assistance

Paid time off

401K match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Trane Technologies is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Intern to support daily assembly operations on-site, gain hands-on experience with manufacturing processes, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across production, quality, and maintenance teams.

You will work on time studies, data collection, and helping implement corrective actions while learning Lean principles and tooling improvements.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
• Sophomore-year completion preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and interest in manufacturing operations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist manufacturing engineers in supporting daily assembly operations.
• Observe and document manufacturing processes and workflows.
• Help troubleshoot production issues and support implementation of corrective actions.
• Assist with updating work instructions, process documentation, and assembly procedures.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement projects.
• Collect and analyze production data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with time studies, workflow analysis, and line balancing activities.
• Support implementation of process improvements and error-proofing solutions.
• Assist with assembly fixture, tooling, and workstation improvement projects.
• Support equipment installation, testing, and validation activities.
• Work alongside maintenance personnel to understand equipment operation and reliability practices.
• Participate in ergonomic and workplace organization initiatives.
• Assist engineering staff with manufacturing projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Track project activities, action items, and progress updates.
• Support new product introduction activities and engineering change implementation.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and project documentation.
• Maintain an active presence on the production floor.
• Work directly with operators to learn assembly processes and identify improvement opportunities.
• Participate in safety initiatives and continuous improvement activities.
• Develop practical knowledge of manufacturing systems, processes, and equipment.
• Work alongside experienced manufacturing, quality, and maintenance professionals.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Strong communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Completion of sophomore year preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

AutoCAD

Job description

Trane Technologies is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Intern to support daily assembly operations on-site, gain hands-on experience with manufacturing processes, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across production, quality, and maintenance teams.

You will work on time studies, data collection, and helping implement corrective actions while learning Lean principles and tooling improvements.