Manufacturing Process Optimization Intern

Marvin; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Better Living Day!

Annual profit sharing

Giving at Marvin

Brighter Days Fund

Job summary

Marvin invites applications for a Process Engineer Intern at our Roanoke, Virginia facility. You will support daily manufacturing operations, contribute to Lean and continuous improvement, and gain hands-on experience with data collection, analysis, and project management.

The internship offers exposure to cross-functional teams including engineering, production, quality, maintenance, and safety, with a 8:00am–5:00pm schedule and a starting pay of $21.50/hour.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's/Master's in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• Strong interest in manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Previous manufacturing, technical, or internship experience.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing concepts.
• Experience using CAD software.
• Knowledge of data analysis tools and statistical methods.
• Experience with project-based coursework.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers in supporting daily manufacturing operations.
• Observe manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with documenting manufacturing processes and SOPs.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing and 5S initiatives.
• Assist with kaizen events and continuous improvement projects.
• Support root‑cause analysis activities (A3).
• Gather production and quality data from manufacturing systems.
• Create reports, charts, and presentations to support decision‑making.
• Track project metrics and improvement results.
• Support return‑on‑investment (ROI) and cost‑savings calculations for engineering projects.

Skills

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Analytical skills

Teamwork

CAD

Data analysis

Lean manufacturing

Internship experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Marvin invites applications for a Process Engineer Intern at our Roanoke, Virginia facility. You will support daily manufacturing operations, contribute to Lean and continuous improvement, and gain hands-on experience with data collection, analysis, and project management.

The internship offers exposure to cross-functional teams including engineering, production, quality, maintenance, and safety, with a 8:00am–5:00pm schedule and a starting pay of $21.50/hour.