Manufacturing Engineering Intern: Lean Process Improvement

DwyerOmega; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Real-world projects

Mentors and experts

Teamwork development

Career networking

Resume boost

Job summary

DwyerOmega in San Marcos, CA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Intern for Jan–Apr 2027 (full-time, on-site). The role supports production by studying processes, identifying improvements, and aiding productivity, quality, and cost-reduction initiatives.

Work hours are Mon-Thu, 6:00am–4:30pm PST. You will collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Product Engineering to drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in manufacturing/industrial/mechanical engineering.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Familiar with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Perform time studies by product model and optimize production processes.
• Design tooling and test equipment to improve operator efficiency.
• Analyze production data to boost throughput, quality, and productivity.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Create and update work instructions and manufacturing procedures.
• Assist root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Participate in process validation and equipment qualification.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Product Engineering.
• Assist with TPM program and Hazard and Risk Management (HARM) reviews.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Excel

CAD software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

DwyerOmega in San Marcos, CA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Intern for Jan–Apr 2027 (full-time, on-site). The role supports production by studying processes, identifying improvements, and aiding productivity, quality, and cost-reduction initiatives.

Work hours are Mon-Thu, 6:00am–4:30pm PST. You will collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Product Engineering to drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.