Manufacturing Engineering Intern

CNH; Grand Island (NE); On-site; USD 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing support

Mentorship program

Networking events

Job summary

CNH Industrial invites motivated students to join our Manufacturing Engineering Internship in Grand Island, Nebraska. You will assist with process improvement projects, data analysis, and workflow optimization while gaining hands-on exposure to real-world engineering challenges.

Summer interns work full-time (40 hours per week) from May through August. Candidates must currently be enrolled college students actively pursuing a degree to participate in the internship program.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled college students actively pursuing a degree.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing engineers in analyzing, developing, and improving production processes to enhance safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Collect, organize, and analyze production data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities for operational improvements.
• Participate in time studies, workflow analysis, and line balancing activities to improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Support the development and maintenance of standard work instructions, process documentation, and training materials.
• Assist with plant floor projects involving equipment layouts, workstation ergonomics, material flow, and process optimization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Production, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Safety to support manufacturing objectives.
• Assist with capital improvement projects, including project planning, process mapping, equipment evaluations, and implementation activities.
• Create and present project updates, data summaries, and recommendations to engineering and operations leadership
• During this internship skills gained will include knowledge of manufacturing process improvements and operational best practices through hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment.

Job description

About Us

At CNH, we're driven by a clear purpose:

we serve and advance the people who feed and build a growing world.

As a global leader in agriculture and construction, we create the equipment, technology, and solutions that help our customers work more productively and sustainably. Our success starts with our people, and we foster a collaborative culture where innovation thrives and every employee has the opportunity to grow.

About Us

At CNH, we're driven by a clear purpose:

we serve and advance the people who feed and build a growing world.

As a global leader in agriculture and construction, we create the equipment, technology, and solutions that help our customers work more productively and sustainably. Our success starts with our people, and we foster a collaborative culture where innovation thrives and every employee has the opportunity to grow.

Grow a Career. Build a Future.

If you're ready to make an impact and build a career with purpose, there's a place for you at CNH.

Intern Program Overview

We are committed to building a strong talent pipeline by investing in early career professionals. Our internship and co‑op programs provide mentorship, training, hands‑on experience, and growth opportunities that empower students to explore their career paths with confidence. Through competitive wages, networking events, social and volunteer activities, professional development workshops, and housing support, we strive to deliver one of the best internship experiences—designed to develop and inspire the talent of tomorrow. Summer interns work full‑time (40 hours per week) from May through August. Candidates must currently enrolled college students actively pursuing a degree to participate in the internship program.

Job Purpose

As a Manufacturing Engineering Intern, you will support the team by assisting with process improvement projects, data collection and analysis, workflow optimization, equipment evaluations, and manufacturing documentation. This role provides hands‑on exposure to real‑world engineering challenges and offers the opportunity to contribute to initiatives that improve productivity, quality, safety, and cost performance. The intern will work alongside experienced engineers to develop technical, problem‑solving, and project management skills while gaining valuable experience in a manufacturing setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing engineers in analyzing, developing, and improving production processes to enhance safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and problem‑solving methodologies.
• Collect, organize, and analyze production data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities for operational improvements.
• Participate in time studies, workflow analysis, and line balancing activities to improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Support the development and maintenance of standard work instructions, process documentation, and training materials.
• Assist with plant floor projects involving equipment layouts, workstation ergonomics, material flow, and process optimization.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including Production, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Safety to support manufacturing objectives.
• Assist with capital improvement projects, including project planning, process mapping, equipment evaluations, and implementation activities.
• Create and present project updates, data summaries, and recommendations to engineering and operations leadership
• During this internship skills gained will include knowledge of manufacturing process improvements and operational best practices through hands‑on experience in a manufacturing environment.

The hourly pay range for this position is $23.69 - $27.81 per hour.

US applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights by viewing the federal "Know Your Rights" poster here. CNH Industrial participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. You can view additional information here.

Canada applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, place of origin, disability, marital status, family status, age, or any other ground prohibited by applicable provincial human rights legislation.

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