Manufacturing Engineering Intern: Process Improvement & Lean

Advanced Exhaust Solutions; Northfield (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Exhaust Solutions is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Intern for a temporary summer assignment. You will work with the AES Manufacturing Engineering team to support process improvements, documentation, data collection, and hands-on projects on the shop floor.

Under mentoring from engineers and production leaders, you will contribute to safety, quality, delivery, and productivity efforts while gaining practical experience in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing associate's or bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, Mechatronics, or related engineering program.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and problem-solving through coursework, labs, or projects.
• Proficiency with Excel for organizing and analyzing data.
• Familiarity with CAD software, preferably SolidWorks.
• Exposure to Lean manufacturing, fabrication, welding, automation, or assembly is helpful; prior professional manufacturing experience is not required.

Responsibilities

• Observe operations and collect cycle time, setup time, downtime, scrap, and production data.
• Assist with time studies, process mapping, capacity analysis, and bottleneck identification.
• Develop and update standard work instructions, setup sheets, process flow diagrams, and visual aids.
• Support Lean activities, 5S, workplace organization, waste reduction, and material flow improvements.
• Assist with CAD drawings, workstation layouts, and simple tooling or fixture concepts.
• Review Bills of Materials, routings, and production standards; document discrepancies.

Skills

Excel data analysis

Attention to detail

Communication & teamwork

On-site work readiness

Education

Engineering degree (Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial/Mechatronics) in progress

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD software

Job description

Advanced Exhaust Solutions is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Intern for a temporary summer assignment. You will work with the AES Manufacturing Engineering team to support process improvements, documentation, data collection, and hands-on projects on the shop floor.

Under mentoring from engineers and production leaders, you will contribute to safety, quality, delivery, and productivity efforts while gaining practical experience in a manufacturing environment.