Manufacturing Engineering Intern (Academic School Year)

Link Manufacturing; Sioux Center (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Link Manufacturing in Sioux Center, IA is seeking an engineering student or early-career professional to support production improvements and Lean initiatives. You will work closely with quality and production teams to identify opportunities for efficiency and cost reductions while upholding quality standards.

The role emphasizes process documentation, DFx input for design, and the development of cost estimates, BOMs, and routings as part of a broader manufacturing excellence effort.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (preferred).
• Demonstrate a strong willingness to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Identify improvements to quality and productivity via Lean manufacturing.
• Maintain documentation for production processes and equipment.
• Provide DFx input to support product and process design.
• Develop process improvement plans and capital proposals.
• Develop production cost estimates to guide decisions.
• Maintain BOMs and routings reflecting costs.
• Process Non-Production Shop Orders for development needs.
• Collaborate with quality and production to resolve quality issues.
• Participate in quality and process audits.
• Engage in kaizen initiatives to improve quality and efficiency.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Job description

Schedule

Hours are flexible with school schedules

Schedule

Hours are flexible with school schedules

About Link

At Link, our goal is to be a healthy organization that is great to work for, do business with, and to own. We believe our people make the difference, and we're committed to creating a workplace built on respect, teamwork, and integrity.

Qualifications

• Pursing a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering preferred
• Demonstrate a strong willingness to learn and grow.

Requirements- Assist

• Using Lean Manufacturing principles proactively identifies and executes significant improvements to product quality and productivity through changes in production processes, people processes, and manufacturing systems.
• Maintains up-to-date documentation for the production processes and equipment, including PFMEAs, Control Plans, Standard Work, Production Layouts, as well as relevant policies and procedures.
• Provides Design for Manufacturing input to support the Product and Process Design and Development Process needed to assure high-quality products and processes.
• Develop process improvement plans and capital equipment proposals that will improve safety, quality, cost, productivity and delivery performance.
• Develops accurate production cost estimates to guide decision making.
• Develops and maintains BOMs and routings that accurately reflect material and production costs.
• Efficiently processes Non-Production Shop Orders to support new product development and other non-standard production needs.
• Works with quality and production departments to resolve customer quality issues following corrective and preventive action process.
• Participates in Quality Product Audits and Manufacturing Process Audits.
• Participates in kaizen initiatives to improve quality, efficiency and utilization.
• Performs other duties as requested or assigned by the organization.

Why Join Link?

• The opportunity to influence safety, quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction every day
• Make a direct impact on manufacturing excellence through continuous improvement and innovation
• Work with cross-functional teams to launch new products and improve operations
• A culture that values servanthood-leading with humility and putting people first
• Opportunities for professional growth, leadership development, and career advancement
• A team-oriented environment where diversity, collaboration, and ideas drive success

Our Promise

At Link, we are committed to delivering great products, superior service, outstanding quality, and on-time delivery to every customer - while never compromising our integrity.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Link is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.