Manufacturing Engineer Intern – Detroit: Automation & OEE

Textron Inc.

Detroit (MI)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 33,000

Part time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Textron Inc. (Kautex) in Detroit, MI is offering a 2027 internship for a Manufacturing Engineer.

You will collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to analyze processes, support NPI launches, and study cycle times to reduce scrap and downtime. Ideal candidates are pursuing Engineering or Applied Science with a focus on automation/robotics and have interest in Data Analysis, Electronics, Software Engineering, Robotics/Automation, and Mechatronics.

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 as well as customer complaints
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