Manufacturing Engineering Intern - Lean, Hands-On Projects

Milliken & Company; Inman (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Milliken & Company’s Dewey Plant is seeking a motivated Engineering Intern to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in a manufacturing setting. You’ll apply mechanical or electrical engineering concepts under experienced mentors to reduce waste and boost efficiency.

The internship runs late May to early August, 40 hours/week (8 AM–5 PM). Rising juniors/seniors pursuing a BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with a 3.0 GPA or higher are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Rising Junior or Senior pursuing a BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• The summer intern session runs from late May until early August. Students must be available for full-time hire during this time.
• GPA requirement of 3.0.

Responsibilities

• Develop a thorough understanding of all factors and conditions that impact the processes and products, including environmental impacts
• Use sound project management skills to manage assigned internship project
• Analyze problems and implement solutions using critical thinking skills and focused improvement methods
• Incorporate creative thinking into the problem-solving approach to identify unique and different ways to make quality improvements, reduction cost
• Prepare diagrams, charts, tables to reflect findings and support recommendations
• Communicate and work effectively with a diverse group of associates to accomplish project and location goals
• Participate fully in the Safety Process/Program in the Plant

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Continuous improvement

Education

BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Milliken & Company’s Dewey Plant is seeking a motivated Engineering Intern to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in a manufacturing setting. You’ll apply mechanical or electrical engineering concepts under experienced mentors to reduce waste and boost efficiency.

The internship runs late May to early August, 40 hours/week (8 AM–5 PM). Rising juniors/seniors pursuing a BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with a 3.0 GPA or higher are encouraged to apply.