Manufacturing Engineering Intern: Shape Production

Illinois Tool Works Inc.; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Tool Works Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Intern to help design jigs, fixtures, and workstations and partner with production teams to implement improvements. You will participate in real‑time studies using timing equipment to identify efficiency gains on the assembly line.

You will also assist in creating Gantt charts, managing projects from start to finish, and performing basic financial analyses while exploring new technologies to boost safety and productivity.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering degree.
• Sophomore status indicating early career stage.
• Completed Time & Motion Study, Computer Graphics, and Facilities Layout/Mfg. Cost Analysis coursework.
• At least one year of experience with spreadsheets and word processing tools.
• Courses in Mfg. Materials and Processes or Production and Operations Analysis are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineers and production teams to design jigs, fixtures, and workstations.
• Conduct real-time studies using videotapes and timing equipment to improve assembly line operations.
• Create Gantt charts and manage projects from inception to completion, including timelines and financial analysis.
• Explore new technologies and tools to improve efficiency and safety metrics, with cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Spreadsheet skills

Word processing

Education

Sophomore status

Time & Motion Study

Computer Graphics

Facilities Layout/Mfg. Cost Analysis

Production and Operations Analysis

Tools

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Job description

Illinois Tool Works Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Intern to help design jigs, fixtures, and workstations and partner with production teams to implement improvements. You will participate in real‑time studies using timing equipment to identify efficiency gains on the assembly line.

You will also assist in creating Gantt charts, managing projects from start to finish, and performing basic financial analyses while exploring new technologies to boost safety and productivity.