Manufacturing Engineering Intern - Lean Process Innovator

Link Manufacturing; Sioux Center (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Link Manufacturing in Sioux Center, IA is seeking an engineering student or early-career professional to support production improvements and Lean initiatives. You will work closely with quality and production teams to identify opportunities for efficiency and cost reductions while upholding quality standards.

The role emphasizes process documentation, DFx input for design, and the development of cost estimates, BOMs, and routings as part of a broader manufacturing excellence effort.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (preferred).
• Demonstrate a strong willingness to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Identify improvements to quality and productivity via Lean manufacturing.
• Maintain documentation for production processes and equipment.
• Provide DFx input to support product and process design.
• Develop process improvement plans and capital proposals.
• Develop production cost estimates to guide decisions.
• Maintain BOMs and routings reflecting costs.
• Process Non-Production Shop Orders for development needs.
• Collaborate with quality and production to resolve quality issues.
• Participate in quality and process audits.
• Engage in kaizen initiatives to improve quality and efficiency.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Job description

Link Manufacturing in Sioux Center, IA is seeking an engineering student or early-career professional to support production improvements and Lean initiatives. You will work closely with quality and production teams to identify opportunities for efficiency and cost reductions while upholding quality standards.

The role emphasizes process documentation, DFx input for design, and the development of cost estimates, BOMs, and routings as part of a broader manufacturing excellence effort.