Manufacturing Engineering Intern: Lean Process Improvement

CNH; Grand Island (NE); On-site; USD 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing support

Job summary

CNH is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Intern in Grand Island, Nebraska, for a fully on-site internship/co-op program. The role offers hands-on exposure to process improvements, data analysis, and equipment evaluations within a manufacturing setting, working alongside experienced engineers.

Summer interns work full-time (40 hours/week) from May through August, with mentorship, training, and housing support provided.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing engineers in analyzing, developing, and improving production processes to enhance safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Collect, organize, and analyze production data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities for operational improvements.
• Participate in time studies, workflow analysis, and line balancing activities to improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Support the development and maintenance of standard work instructions, process documentation, and training materials.
• Assist with plant floor projects involving equipment layouts, workstation ergonomics, material flow, and process optimization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Production, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Safety to support manufacturing objectives.
• Assist with capital improvement projects, including project planning, process mapping, equipment evaluations, and implementation activities.
• Create and present project updates, data summaries, and recommendations to engineering and operations leadership

Job description

CNH is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Intern in Grand Island, Nebraska, for a fully on-site internship/co-op program. The role offers hands-on exposure to process improvements, data analysis, and equipment evaluations within a manufacturing setting, working alongside experienced engineers.

Summer interns work full-time (40 hours/week) from May through August, with mentorship, training, and housing support provided.