Manufacturing Engineering Intern: Lean & Process Improvement

Ducommun Incorporated; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Ducommun Incorporated in Joplin, MO is seeking an Engineering Intern to work under senior engineers and management. You will gain hands-on experience evaluating manufacturing methods, Lean processes, and time studies to reduce waste and improve flow.

Responsibilities include analyzing design documents for producibility, determining equipment and tooling needs, and supporting cross-functional teams in setting up new or revised processes while adhering to quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Enrolled or soon to graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• CAD/CAM software experience (AutoCAD, Mechanical Desktop, Inventor, Virtual Gibbs).
• Current coursework in Lean Enterprise Techniques and Experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and project planning tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze engineering designs for producibility from documents/prototypes/change orders.
• Determine equipment, tooling, materials, and methods for manufacturing processes.
• Coordinate with other engineers and departments on setting up or changing processes for new or revised products.

Skills

Lean manufacturing concepts

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering

Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Mechanical Desktop

Virtual Gibbs

Job description

Ducommun Incorporated in Joplin, MO is seeking an Engineering Intern to work under senior engineers and management. You will gain hands-on experience evaluating manufacturing methods, Lean processes, and time studies to reduce waste and improve flow.

Responsibilities include analyzing design documents for producibility, determining equipment and tooling needs, and supporting cross-functional teams in setting up new or revised processes while adhering to quality and safety standards.