Mechanical Engineering Intern — Lean Manufacturing & Process Improvement

Charter Manufacturing Company; Town of Saukville (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Professional development workshops

Intern Kickoff Day

Volunteer opportunities

Intern Summer Showcase

Job summary

Charter Manufacturing invites you to join our Mechanical Engineering Internship in Saukville, Wisconsin. You will gain hands-on experience across engineering, maintenance, quality, and production while leading and supporting projects focused on process improvements, safety, and equipment upgrades.

The program features part-time scheduling during the academic year and full-time hours in summer, with mentorship, professional development, and signature experiences like the Intern Kickoff Day and

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a four-year degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• GPA of 2.75 or higher.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Create and update engineering drawings to support equipment and process needs.
• Support plant-wide safety and ergonomic improvement projects.
• Lead process improvement projects from initial concept through implementation and completion.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and other internal teams to execute projects.
• Work with contractors and suppliers to coordinate project needs and solutions.
• Gain hands-on exposure to mechanical engineering in a manufacturing environment.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Task management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Enrollment in four-year Mech/Ind/Manufact Eng program

GPA 2.75+

Tools

AutoCAD

Lean tools

Excel (advanced)

Job description

Charter Manufacturing invites you to join our Mechanical Engineering Internship in Saukville, Wisconsin. You will gain hands-on experience across engineering, maintenance, quality, and production while leading and supporting projects focused on process improvements, safety, and equipment upgrades.

The program features part-time scheduling during the academic year and full-time hours in summer, with mentorship, professional development, and signature experiences like the Intern Kickoff Day and