Summer Manufacturing Engineer Intern - Hands-on Kaizen

DWYER INSTRUMENTS, LLC; Michigan City (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance as needed.

Work on meaningful, real-world project

Learn from experienced mentors

Develop teamwork and cross-functional协

Gain insight into business operations

Job summary

DwyerOmega is seeking a motivated engineering student for a hands-on summer internship in Michigan City, IN. You will participate in product design, testing, validation, and documenting continuous improvement, while updating work instructions and supporting Kaizen events.

You will work with engineers to design test equipment, improve line productivity, and contribute to cost analyses and documentation. This on-site internship offers real-world manufacturing exposure and mentorship.

Qualifications

• Enrolled as a full-time student in an engineering program (Mech or EE preferred).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers to design and build test and calibration equipment for new and existing products.
• Improve productivity through ergonomic evaluations, time studies, simulations, and line balancing.
• Conduct cost analysis to support manufacturing decisions.
• Create and maintain process documentation, including mechanical drawings, electrical drawings, and work instructions.
• Optimize manufacturing processes and assembly flow.
• Support quality control initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
• Assist with PLC, HMI, and robotic programming (as applicable).

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Teamwork

MS Office

Education

Engineering major (Mech or EE)

Job description

DwyerOmega is seeking a motivated engineering student for a hands-on summer internship in Michigan City, IN. You will participate in product design, testing, validation, and documenting continuous improvement, while updating work instructions and supporting Kaizen events.

You will work with engineers to design test equipment, improve line productivity, and contribute to cost analyses and documentation. This on-site internship offers real-world manufacturing exposure and mentorship.