Manufacturing Engineer Intern: Lean, Hands-On Summer

U.S. Engineering; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

U.S. Engineering is offering a Summer Manufacturing Engineer Internship in Lawrence, KS. This 12-week, full-time program provides hands-on experience with project organization, manufacturing processes, and LEAN activities, alongside safety and quality initiatives.

Interns will shadow senior staff, participate in site walk-throughs, and engage in operational research to address facility challenges, while gaining exposure to leadership and real-world engineering tasks.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master's degree in a relevant field.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Willingness to learn and work at the Lawrence, KS office.

Responsibilities

• Shadow project organization, estimating, manufacturing, and LEAN processes.
• Participate in learning safety and quality programs while assisting other Metalworks roles executing Safety and Quality events.
• Assist leadership with researching operational challenges across the facility and manufacturing processes.

Skills

Appetite to learn

Independent work

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Self-motivation

Business acumen (basic)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Science, or Business with interest in Mechanical Contracting

Job description

U.S. Engineering is offering a Summer Manufacturing Engineer Internship in Lawrence, KS. This 12-week, full-time program provides hands-on experience with project organization, manufacturing processes, and LEAN activities, alongside safety and quality initiatives.

Interns will shadow senior staff, participate in site walk-throughs, and engage in operational research to address facility challenges, while gaining exposure to leadership and real-world engineering tasks.