Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Refocus Llc; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Refocus Llc seeks an entry-level Manufacturing Engineer to work remotely in a full-time capacity. You will collaborate across production, quality, maintenance, and design teams to improve processes, reduce costs, and ensure safe, reliable production.

The role targets recent graduates with a bachelor’s in engineering and 0–3 years of experience, with exposure to lean methods and data analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering or related field.
• 0–3 years manufacturing or engineering experience encouraged.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing concepts and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Support development and improvement of manufacturing processes.
• Analyze production processes to boost efficiency and quality.
• Create and update process documentation, SOPs, and flow charts.
• Assist with troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for issues.
• Support NPI, process validation, and production launches.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD (SolidWorks/AutoCAD)

ERP/MRP systems

SPC basics

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer (Entry Level)

Location: Remote

Employment Type: Full-Time (First as a intern after some time possibly to be converted as Full-Time)

Experience: 1–5 Years

Number of openings: 5

About the Role

One of our direct client is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Entry-Level Manufacturing Engineer to join our manufacturing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career engineer to gain hands‑on experience in manufacturing processes, production improvement, quality, and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will work closely with production, quality, maintenance, and design teams to improve manufacturing efficiency, reduce costs, and support the development of safe and reliable production processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation, and improvement of manufacturing processes.
• Analyze production processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and productivity.
• Assist with process documentation, work instructions, standard operating procedures, and process flow diagrams.
• Support production teams with troubleshooting and resolution of manufacturing issues.
• Collect and analyze manufacturing data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with root-cause analysis and corrective actions for production and quality issues.
• Support tooling, fixture, equipment, and process improvements.
• Collaborate with Quality, Production, Maintenance, and Design Engineering teams.
• Assist with new product introduction (NPI), process validation, and production launch activities.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with company safety and quality standards.
• Prepare engineering reports, production metrics, and process documentation.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, or a related field.
• 0–3 years of manufacturing or engineering experience; recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, engineering drawings, and GD&T.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented manufacturing environment.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship, co-op, or project experience in manufacturing or engineering.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen, or root-cause analysis.
• Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems.
• Basic knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) and process capability.
• Experience working with manufacturing equipment, tooling, or production systems.