Manufacturing Engineering Intern

GOTAFE; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

11 paid holidays annually

Housing stipend

Job summary

GOTAFE in Redmond, WA invites a motivated student to join an internship focused on Lean Six Sigma in a manufacturing environment. You will gain hands-on experience applying process improvement techniques under a mentor, supporting identification and implementation of improvements.

The role requires currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial & Operations Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields; must remain enrolled after the

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and remain enrolled after the internship.
• GPA of 3.0 or above (verified at time of hire).
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Strong written and verbal communication with ability to collaborate.
• Leadership, problem-solving, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and eagerness to learn in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience applying Lean Six Sigma principles in a manufacturing environment.
• Support identification, analysis, and implementation of improvements with mentor guidance.
• Identify opportunities to reduce defects, rework, or process escapes through mistake-proofing.
• Evaluate process risks and support simple automation, sensing, or verification methods.
• Collaborate with design and operations teams to bring products to market efficiently.
• Work on projects including fixture development, line optimization, ergonomics/safety improvements, and process validation.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial & Operations Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Gain hands-on experience applying Lean Six Sigma principles in a manufacturing environment.
• Support identification, analysis, and implementation of improvements to current manufacturing processes with guidance from an assigned mentor.
• Identify opportunities to reduce defects, rework, or process escapes through mistake-proofing solutions.
• Evaluate current process risks and support design or implementation of simple automation, sensing, or verification methods to prevent incorrect operations.
• Collaborate with design and operations teams to bring products to market efficiently.
• Work on projects including fixture development, assembly line optimization, lean manufacturing implementation, ergonomics/safety improvements, and process validation.

About You

The company is looking for:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial & Operations Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related majors; must remain enrolled after the internship.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above (verified at time of hire).
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. without requiring employment-based sponsorship now or in the future.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with proven ability to collaborate and build relationships.
• Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and eagerness to learn in a dynamic environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly wage ranging from $20 minimum to $35 maximum.
• Sign-on bonus.
• 11 paid holidays annually.
• Paid corporate housing or a living stipend, depending on hiring location.