Summer Manufacturing Process Engineer Intern

Hypertherm, Inc.; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Hypertherm Associates invites a Manufacturing Process Engineer Intern for Summer 2027, based in Hanover NH and New Brighton MN. You will lead process-improvement efforts, work on CNC and packaging lines, and design tooling for new product introductions.

You are an engineering student in your junior year with a passion for problem solving, teamwork, and applying Lean/Six Sigma to improve quality and reduce costs. This internship emphasizes hands-on learning and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an engineering-focused college degree program (industrial/mechanical engineering preferred).
• Junior year (you have completed a minimum of 2 years) and in good standing.
• Enthusiastic about learning with the ability to work collaboratively in a team, as well as independently on selected projects.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with a passion for getting to the root cause of issues.
• Proactive and enthusiastic about implementing new technology and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead process improvement projects using Lean and Six Sigma practices
• Optimize manufacturing processes to enhance quality, reduce costs, improve safety, and increase earnings
• Work with a variety of machinery and processes, including multi-axis CNC machines, assembly equipment, laser marking, and packaging equipment
• Design tooling, fixtures, and workstations essential for new product introduction to production cells

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Independent work

Continuous improvement

Education

Industrial/Mechanical Engineering

Junior year (completed 2 years)

Tools

Minitab

GD&T

SolidWorks

VSM

DFM

PFMEA

Job description

Hypertherm Associates invites a Manufacturing Process Engineer Intern for Summer 2027, based in Hanover NH and New Brighton MN. You will lead process-improvement efforts, work on CNC and packaging lines, and design tooling for new product introductions.

You are an engineering student in your junior year with a passion for problem solving, teamwork, and applying Lean/Six Sigma to improve quality and reduce costs. This internship emphasizes hands-on learning and continuous improvement.