Manufacturing Engineer Intern

Standard Iron & Metal Co.; Town of Hartford (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Standard Iron & Metal Co. in Hartford, WI is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer Intern to support manufacturing processes and drive lean improvements on defect-free products.

You will assist in NPI, quality leadership, and process optimization while learning from the engineering team; the role emphasizes safety and compliance on the shop floor. This internship offers hands-on experience in CAD, Lean, and technical writing, with exposure to cross-functional projects and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Associate Degree required in Mechanical Design, Manufacturing Technology, or related field.
• Experience in a manufacturing engineering environment preferred.
• Alternative: suitable combination of equivalent education and hands-on industrial experience will be considered.
• Proficiency in CAD software, knowledge of Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma principles, and strong technical writing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust manufacturing processes tailored to customer specifications; develop detailed technical drawings, establish rigid quality specifications, and author comprehensive work instructions.
• Act as the primary technical interface for customer quality concerns; lead the end-to-end RCA and CAPA processes for internal and external issues.
• Continuously research and test innovative manufacturing methods to maximize throughput and minimize production costs while upholding strict quality principles.
• Provide real-time engineering resolution to production floor challenges to maintain schedule integrity.
• Deliver accurate product reports and project milestone updates; lead technical product reviews and cross-functional team meetings.
• Ensure 100% clarity on customer requirements through proactive, efficient communication with both internal departments and external partners.
• Maintain total adherence to established business practices, safety protocols, and regulatory work rules.

Skills

CAD software

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma knowledge

Technical writing

Education

Associate Degree in Mechanical Design, Manufacturing Technology, or related technical field

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer Intern

Location: Hartford Wisconsin

Reporting To:

Director of Engineering

No Sponsorships or relocation provided for this role.

Job Purpose

The Manufacturing Engineer Intern is a role dedicated to the pursuit of operational excellence and sustainability. You assist in the delivery of defect-free products on timewhile minimizing costs for our customers through various skillsets and process utlilization Simultaneously, you will drive environmental stewardship by preventing exposures and reducing waste through lean, cost-effective manufacturing strategies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities could include:

• New Product Introduction (NPI):Design and implement robust manufacturing processes tailored to customer specifications; develop detailed technical drawings, establish rigid quality specifications, and author comprehensive work instructions.
• Quality Leadership:Act as the primary technical interface for customer quality concerns; lead the end-to-end Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective Action (CAPA) processes for internal and external issues.
• Process Optimization:Continuously research and test innovative manufacturing methods to maximize throughput and minimize production costs while upholding strict quality principles.
• Technical Support:Provide real-time engineering resolution to production floor challenges to maintain schedule integrity.
• Project Management:Deliver accurate product reports and project milestone updates; lead technical product reviews and cross-functional team meetings.
• Stakeholder Communication:Ensure 100% clarity on customer requirements through proactive, efficient communication with both internal departments and external partners.
• Compliance & Safety:Maintain total adherence to established business practices, safety protocols, and regulatory work rules.

Marginal Job Functions

• Documentation Management:Manage engineering documentation libraries to ensure high accessibility and strict version control.
• Team Leadership:Serve as a project lead for special initiatives or continuous improvement teams as assigned.
• Operational Support:Support broader manufacturing process troubleshooting to minimize downtime across the facility.
• Workplace Excellence:Maintain a safe, clean, and organized professional work environment (5S).

Education and Experience Track

• Education:Associate Degree in Mechanical Design, Manufacturing Technology, or a related technical field (Required).
• Experience:experience in a manufacturing engineering environment preferred.
• Alternative:A suitable combination of equivalent education and hands‑on industrial experience will be considered.
• Skills:Proficiency in CAD software, knowledge of Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma principles, and strong technical writing abilities.