Manufacturing Engineering Internship

tmhcareers; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Housing

Hands-On Experience

Mentorship

Exposure to Senior Leadership

Company Socials

Onsite Fitness Center

Mental Health Resources

Best in class work culture

Job summary

Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA) is seeking a motivated Manufacturing Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 at our Columbus, IN site. You will join the Manufacturing Engineering team, work on meaningful projects, and gain insights into mechanical and industrial engineering principles with mentors and leadership.

You will apply Toyota Production Principles to boost efficiency and quality while collaborating across departments and potentially earning forklift certification.

Qualifications

• GPA of at least 3.0
• Currently enrolled in an engineering or technical degree program
• Ability to understand layouts and design fixtures/tools in Solidworks, Inventor, AutoCAD, or Catia
• Previous internship, work experience, or club activity showing hands-on learning
• Ability to work onsite full-time in Columbus, IN for Summer 2027
• Summer internship may extend to a co-op for the right candidate

Responsibilities

• Complete a summer project using the PDCA methodology focused on process improvement in the manufacturing facility.
• Implement a project solving a real-world production floor problem: investigate, design, prototype, and implement.
• Collaborate with multiple operations departments to drive productivity and value.
• Learn and apply Toyota Production Principles to improve efficiency and quality.
• Opportunity to become forklift certified.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Independent & teamwork

Willingness to learn

Process improvement mindset

Safety awareness

Education

Engineering or technical field degree program

Tools

Solidworks

Inventor

AutoCAD

Catia

Job description

Join our team as a Manufacturing Engineering Intern!

The Role:

We’re seeking a motivated Manufacturing Engineering Intern to join our team in Summer 2027! This internship offers hands-on experience in the production of material handling equipment, where you’ll work on meaningful projects and gain insight into mechanical and industrial engineering principles. You’ll collaborate with the Manufacturing Engineering team, as well as mentors and leadership, building skills that will help launch your career!

This is a unique opportunity to grow your technical skills, gain real-world manufacturing experience, and contribute to Toyota’s legacy of excellence.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Complete a summer project using the PDCA methodology focused on process improvement within the manufacturing facility.
• Implement a project solving a real-world problem on the production floor. This will include: investigation, design, prototype, and implementation.
• Collaborate with multiple departments within operations to drive productivity and deliver maximum value to our customers.
• Learn and apply Toyota Production Principles to increase efficiency and quality outcomes.
• Have the opportunity to become forklift certified.

What We’re Looking For:

• Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
• Currently enrolled in a degree program in Engineering or other Technical field
• Ability to understand layouts and design fixtures and tooling using Solidworks, Inventor, AutoCAD, or Catia
• Prior internship, work experience, or club activity which demonstrates a desire for hands on learning
• Ability to work onsite full-time in Columbus, IN, for the duration of the Summer 2027 internship.
• Summer internship has the opportunity to extend to further co-op for the right candidate.

What Sets You Apart:

• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Eagerness to learn and take on new challenges
• Commitment to lifelong learning and process improvement
• Ability to convey information in an understandable format
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner

Where and When You’ll Work:

• This is an in-person role located at our Columbus, IN office-ideal for those who thrive in a hands-on, team-oriented environment.

What You’ll Get in Return:

Wage - $20.00 - $30.00+ per hour. Compensation depends on the selected candidate’s education and experience.

Early Career Benefits:

• Paid Housing (furnishings, utilities, & Wi-Fi included) - eligibility limited to employees residing 50+ miles outside the work location
• Hands-On Experience in Manufacturing Engineering
• Mentorship from Experienced Professionals
• Direct Exposure to Senior Leadership & Executive Team
• Company-Sponsored Events & Intern Socials
• Paid Community Service Hours
• Onsite Fitness Center & Occupational Health Clinic
• Mental Health Advocate Services
• Best in class work culture!

Big Name | Big Opportunities | Life is Better at Toyota

Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA), the industry leader in forklift sales, comprises two main brands: Toyota Material Handling and The Raymond Corporation. We believe investing in the best people, products, and processes will fuel our future success, and we will always be driven by our foundational principles of “respect for people” and “continuous improvement”. With opportunities across North America, we are confident you will find the right position within TMHNA that can help you build a long, fulfilling career.

Learn more here: https://www.toyotaforklift.com/careers https://careers.raymondcorp.com/careers