Manufacturing Engineering Intern

LPU Batangas; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

11 paid holidays annually

Housing stipend

Job summary

LPU Batangas is seeking an intern to apply Lean Six Sigma principles in a manufacturing environment. You will gain hands-on experience with guidance from a mentor, supporting process improvements, and learning to reduce defects and optimize assembly lines.

The role emphasizes collaboration with design and operations teams, exposure to ergonomics and safety improvements, and opportunities to work on verification methods and process validation.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s in Manufacturing/ Industrial & Operations Engineering or related majors.
• Cumulative GPA 3.0+ required.
• Able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Apply Lean Six Sigma principles in a manufacturing setting with mentor guidance.
• Identify and implement improvements to manufacturing processes.
• Reduce defects, rework, or process escapes via mistake-proofing.
• Assist with simple automation, sensing, or verification methods.
• Collaborate with design and operations teams to bring products to market efficiently.
• Work on projects like fixture development, line optimization, ergonomics, and process validation.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Master’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.