Manufacturing Engineering Intern – Hands-on Robotics & Lean

Steelcase Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing & relocation support

Wellbeing resources

Mentorship & networking

Job summary

Steelcase Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Intern to support operations at our Grand Rapids facilities.

You will work on process improvements, automation, and cost-reduction initiatives, gaining hands-on experience with manufacturing processes, equipment, and cross-functional teams. You will develop practical problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment, while contributing to projects that improve efficiency, quality, and the employee experience on the production floor.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Must be graduating Winter 2028 or Spring 2029.
• Demonstrated aptitude for problem solving and analytical thinking.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment and collaborate across functions.
• Vehicle transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct time studies and analyze manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements.
• Support automation and robotics initiatives to enhance productivity and quality.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, quality, manufacturing engineering, design engineering, and product development teams to solve manufacturing challenges.
• Assist with equipment evaluations, purchases, implementation activities, and continuous improvement projects.
• Create and modify engineering documentation, layouts, and designs using CAD tools and other technical software.
• Leverage data, reports, and manufacturing metrics to identify root causes and recommend process improvements.
• Apply engineering principles to solve real-world manufacturing problems in a fast-paced production environment.

Skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

CAD software

Time studies

Data analysis / Excel

Manufacturing exposure

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's in Industrial/Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Open to related engineering fields

Tools

AutoCAD

Fusion 360

SolidWorks / NX

SQL

Job description

Steelcase Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Intern to support operations at our Grand Rapids facilities.

You will work on process improvements, automation, and cost-reduction initiatives, gaining hands-on experience with manufacturing processes, equipment, and cross-functional teams. You will develop practical problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment, while contributing to projects that improve efficiency, quality, and the employee experience on the production floor.