Process Engineering Intern

Noveon Magnetics Inc.; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Noveon Magnetics in San Marcos, Texas is seeking a Process Engineering Intern to work alongside experienced engineers and the Process Engineering Manager on high-precision parts manufacturing. This hands-on role offers exposure to grinding, wire EDM, automated inspection, deburring, and coating operations, plus data collection, process mapping, and basic automation validation in a live production setting.

You will contribute to line-side cycle time studies, defect data analysis, GR&R data

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science, or related field (Junior or Senior standing preferred).
• Familiarity with engineering drawings, GD&T, and CAD software (SolidWorks or AutoCAD).
• Strong mechanical curiosity and good verbal/written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process Mapping & Time Studies: conduct line-side cycle time studies and workflow mapping across grinding, wirecut, deburring, coating, and inspection cells to identify bottlenecks and capacity constraints.
• Data Collection & SPC Analysis: gather and analyze production defect, scrap, and dimensional measurement data to support Cp/Cpk studies and SPC initiatives.
• Automated Inspection Support: assist engineers in setting up, testing, and collecting GR&R data for automated vision and metrology systems.
• Documentation & Standard Work: draft and update SOPs, visual work instructions, and tooling setup sheets for shop-floor operators.
• Root Cause Problem Solving: participate in Kaizen events and assist engineers in investigating scrap events using 5-Why and Fishbone analyses.

Skills

Engineering drawings

GD&T

CAD software

Excel

Mechanical curiosity

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Excel

Job description

Job Title: Process Engineering Intern - Parts

Reports to: Process Engineering Manager

Location: San Marcos, Texas

We have one goal: to manufacture quality magnets! We are looking for exceptional individuals who want to learn, build, and lay a foundation for our company for the years to come.

About This Role

The Process Engineering Intern will work directly alongside experienced engineers and the Process Engineering Manager to support high-precision parts manufacturing. This hands-on internship offers direct exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies across grinding, wire EDM (wirecut), automated inspection, deburring, and surface coating operations. You will gain practical experience in data collection, process mapping, root cause analysis, and basic automation validation in an active production environment.

What We Have To Offer

• Precision Manufacturing Operations: Gain real-world understanding of tight tolerance metal machining (wirecut EDM, precision grinding) and surface finishing methods.
• Quality Systems & Automation: Learn how inline automated inspection and vision feedback loops directly impact First Pass Yield (FPY) and scrap reduction.
• Manufacturing Economics: Understand basic cost drivers in manufacturing, including direct product costs, cycle time efficiency, and capital asset utilization.

Diversity

At Noveon Magnetics, we believe our diversity makes us who we are, and we strive every day to build a culture where everyone feels welcome.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Process Mapping & Time Studies: Conducting line-side cycle time studies and workflow mapping across grinding, wirecut, deburring, coating, and inspection cells to identify bottlenecks and capacity constraints.
• Data Collection & SPC Analysis: Gathering and analyzing production defect, scrap, and dimensional measurement data to support process capability studies (Cp/Cpk) and Statistical Process Control (SPC) initiatives.
• Automated Inspection Support: Assisting engineers in setting up, testing, and collecting gauge repeatability and reproducibility (GR&R) data for automated vision and metrology systems.
• Documentation & Standard Work: Drafting and updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), visual work instructions, and tooling setup sheets for shop-floor operators.
• Root Cause Problem Solving: Participating in Kaizen events and assist engineers in investigating scrap events using 5-Why and Fishbone analyses.

We Are Looking For Someone Who

• Is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science, or related field (Junior or Senior standing preferred).
• Possesses basic knowledge of engineering drawings, GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing), and CAD software (SolidWorks or AutoCAD). Familiarity with Excel for data analysis.
• Has strong mechanical curiosity, comfortable spending significant time on the shop floor, and strong verbal/written communication skills.
• Demonstrates willingness to strictly adhere to shop-floor safety guidelines and PPE protocols.

Work Environment

• Able to move up to 50lbs.
• Possesses manual dexterity to put parts or pieces together quickly and accurately.
• Can wear PPE.
• Comfortable standing for long periods of time, up to and exceeding 60 minutes.
• Is capable of making repetitive movements, including, but not limited to, sitting, squatting, and walking up and down stairs.

About Noveon Magnetics

At Noveon Magnetics, we’re reimagining the rare earth magnet industry and changing the way we electrify the world. We’re a fast-growing, diverse team of scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs, and innovators from across the globe united by a shared mission to support the commercialization of our magnet manufacturing technology and forge a new path toward resource efficiency, resource independence and a low-carbon economy.

As the only U.S manufacturer of permanent rare earth magnets essential to a range of technologies that rely on an electric motor--from electric vehicles to medical devices to aerospace and defense systems to clean energy--we’re ushering in an electric future that is 100% Made in America. All our operations, from R&D through production, assembly, and delivery, are conducted out of our state-of-the-art manufacturing center in San Marcos, Texas.

Noveon Magnetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.