Manufacturing Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Link Manufacturing; Sioux Center (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Leadership development

Career advancement

Team-oriented culture

Diversity and collaboration

Job summary

Link Manufacturing in Sioux Center, IA is seeking a motivated engineer-in-training to support manufacturing process improvements. The role emphasizes applying Lean principles to enhance product quality and productivity while contributing to design for manufacturability and cost-effective production planning.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a BS in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering and show a strong willingness to learn and grow within a team-focused environment that values respect

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to identify and implement improvements in production processes.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation for PFMEAs, Control Plans, Standard Work, and layouts.
• Contribute design for manufacturing input to support product and process development.
• Develop cost estimates, BOMs, and routings reflecting material and production costs.
• Assist in kaizen initiatives to improve quality, efficiency, and utilization.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the organization.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Process Improvement

Willingness to Learn

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering (preferred)

Tools

PFMEA

Control Plans

Job description

About Link

At Link, our goal is to be a healthy organization that is great to work for, do business with, and to own. We believe our people make the difference, and we’re committed to creating a workplace built on respect, teamwork, and integrity.

Schedule

Monday - Friday

8am-5pm

About Link

At Link, our goal is to be a healthy organization that is great to work for, do business with, and to own. We believe our people make the difference, and we’re committed to creating a workplace built on respect, teamwork, and integrity.

Qualifications

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

Requirements- Assist

• Using Lean Manufacturing principles proactively identifies and executes significant improvements to product quality and productivity through changes in production processes, people processes, and manufacturing systems.
• Maintains up-to-date documentation for the production processes and equipment, including PFMEAs, Control Plans, Standard Work, Production Layouts, as well as relevant policies and procedures.
• Provides Design for Manufacturing input to support the Product and Process Design and Development Process needed to assure high-quality products and processes.
• Develop process improvement plans and capital equipment proposals that will improve safety, quality, cost, productivity and delivery performance.
• Develops accurate production cost estimates to guide decision making.
• Develops and maintains BOMs and routings that accurately reflect material and production costs.
• Efficiently processes Non-Production Shop Orders to support new product development and other non-standard production needs.
• Works with quality and production departments to resolve customer quality issues following corrective and preventive action process.
• Participates in Quality Product Audits and Manufacturing Process Audits.
• Participates in kaizen initiatives to improve quality, efficiency and utilization.
• Performs other duties as requested or assigned by the organization.

Why Join Link?

• The opportunity to influence safety, quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction every day
• Make a direct impact on manufacturing excellence through continuous improvement and innovation
• Work with cross-functional teams to launch new products and improve operations
• A culture that values servanthood—leading with humility and putting people first
• Opportunities for professional growth, leadership development, and career advancement
• A team-oriented environment where diversity, collaboration, and ideas drive success

Our Promise

At Link, we are committed to delivering great products, superior service, outstanding quality, and on-time delivery to every customer—while never compromising our integrity.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Link is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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