Manufacturing Process Engineer Intern - Lean & Innovation

Hypertherm Associates; Town of Hanover (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Hypertherm Associates is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer Intern for Summer 2027 in Hanover, NH. You will work on Lean and Six Sigma projects, optimize processes, and design tooling for new product introductions.

The role requires enrolled engineering student (industrial/mechanical preferred), minimum two years completed, strong problem-solving, and a collaborative, proactive mindset. Interns gain hands-on experience with CNC machines, assembly equipment, laser marking, and packaging

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an engineering-focused degree program (industrial/mechanical engineering preferred).
• Junior (completed a minimum of 2 years) in good standing.
• Enthusiastic about learning and able to work collaboratively or independently on projects.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a root-cause mindset.
• Proactive about implementing new technology and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead process improvement projects using Lean and Six Sigma practices.
• Optimize manufacturing processes to enhance quality, reduce costs, improve safety, and increase earnings.
• Work with machinery and processes including multi-axis CNC machines, assembly equipment, laser marking, and packaging equipment.
• Design tooling, fixtures, and workstations for new product introduction to production cells.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Industrial mindset

Education

Engineering student (2nd year)

Tools

Minitab

GD&T

SolidWorks

VSM

DFM

PFMEA

Job description

Hypertherm Associates is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer Intern for Summer 2027 in Hanover, NH. You will work on Lean and Six Sigma projects, optimize processes, and design tooling for new product introductions.

The role requires enrolled engineering student (industrial/mechanical preferred), minimum two years completed, strong problem-solving, and a collaborative, proactive mindset. Interns gain hands-on experience with CNC machines, assembly equipment, laser marking, and packaging