Manufacturing Engineer Intern — Automation & Data Analytics

Cessna Aircraft Company; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

CWC Textron in Muskegon, MI is seeking a 2027 Manufacturing Engineer Intern to support the engineering and maintenance functions on the shop floor. You will analyze processes, study cycle times, and contribute to improvements in scrap reduction and OEE.

The role offers exposure to blow molding and assembly processes for automotive fuel systems and opportunities to participate in NPIs and operational meetings. Current students pursuing engineering degrees are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a university degree in Engineering or Applied Science with a focus on automation or robotics.
• Preference for candidates with skills in Data Analysis, Electronics, Software Engineering, Robotics/Automation, Mechatronics.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the engineering and maintenance functions
• Problem-solving on current and prospective process opportunities
• Gain an understanding of patterns, tooling and layout, and system operations
• Gain an understanding of the blow molding and assembly process for manufacturing automotive fuel systems.
• Conduct cycle time studies to determine bottlenecks and drive improvements to reduce scrap and downtime.
• Create standardized work instructions as needed
• Analyze Scrap and Downtime on a production line, using analytical tools to Pareto and trend scrap drivers, root cause highest scrap drivers
• Work to analyze operational equipment efficiencies and make improvements based on A3/root cause analysis of top items affecting OEE and Scrap
• Participate in the operational meetings
• Assist the NPI group as needed to ensure the flawless launch of the projects
• Perform work as assigned by supervisor

Skills

Data Analysis

Electronics

Software Engineering

Robotics/Automation

Mechatronics

Education

Engineering/Applied Science degree

Job description

CWC Textron in Muskegon, MI is seeking a 2027 Manufacturing Engineer Intern to support the engineering and maintenance functions on the shop floor. You will analyze processes, study cycle times, and contribute to improvements in scrap reduction and OEE.

The role offers exposure to blow molding and assembly processes for automotive fuel systems and opportunities to participate in NPIs and operational meetings. Current students pursuing engineering degrees are encouraged to apply.