Manufacturing Process Intern — Lean & Six Sigma

01 Hypertherm, Inc.; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Hypertherm Associates in Hanover, New Hampshire, invites rising engineers to join as a Manufacturing Process Engineer Intern for May–August 2027. You will work hands-on to improve processes, support lean initiatives, and learn from experienced teams focused on quality, cost reduction, and safety.

This summer internship offers exposure to multi-axis CNC, laser marking, assembly tooling, and production cells; you will design tooling and fixtures for new products and collaborate on cross-functional

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an engineering-focused degree (industrial/mechanical preferred) with at least 2 years completed.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in teams or independently.
• Enthusiastic about learning and applying new technologies and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead process improvement projects using Lean and Six Sigma methods.
• Optimize manufacturing processes to improve quality, reduce costs, and enhance safety.
• Work with machinery and processes including multi-axis CNC, assembly equipment, laser marking, and packaging.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Industrial engineering

Education

Industrial/Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

Minitab

GD&T

SolidWorks

VSM

DFM

PFMEA

Job description

Hypertherm Associates in Hanover, New Hampshire, invites rising engineers to join as a Manufacturing Process Engineer Intern for May–August 2027. You will work hands-on to improve processes, support lean initiatives, and learn from experienced teams focused on quality, cost reduction, and safety.

This summer internship offers exposure to multi-axis CNC, laser marking, assembly tooling, and production cells; you will design tooling and fixtures for new products and collaborate on cross-functional