Engineering Intern
About the Company
Miller Industries makes the coolest, the biggest, and the baddest towing and recovery vehicles in the world! You’ve seen our vehicles on such television shows as “Highway Thru Hell”, “Wrecked”, and “Hustle and Tow”. We’re extremely proud of the work we do and the quality of product we produce—this is why we hire only the best people. From the beginning we’ve been innovators; we’re constantly finding ways to improve our product, grow our company, and make the Miller experience better! At Miller we have your back, you’ll quickly learn that you’re part of something special. When you see one of our towing and recovery vehicles rolling down the road, you’ll feel pride for the work you’re a part of.
In 2019, we unveiled the FIRST & ONLY Rotator in the world capable of lifting 200,000 lbs. Watch how this amazing vehicle came to be.
For more information, check out these links:
- Introduction to Miller Industries
- Ooltewah, TN Large Wrecker Plant Tour
- Ooltewah, TN Small Wrecker Plant Tour
- Ooltewah, TN Paint Process Tour
- Hermitage, PA Plant Tour
- The Century M100, 100-Ton Rotator
About the Role
This paid internship offers experience in our Chattanooga area locations, supporting the engineering team in analyzing and documenting production processes. In this role, you will work directly with production personnel and engineers to observe production lines, conduct time studies, and process data using advanced MS Excel tools.
Responsibilities
- Conduct time studies
- Observe and support manufacturing floor activities to gain practical experience
- Assist with evaluating existing production processes to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities
- Support data collection, analysis, and reporting related to process performance (scrap, cycle time, throughput, downtime, etc.)
- Collaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams
- Perform other related tasks and projects as assigned by Engineering Manager
- Other duties may be assigned
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Process, Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical) preferred, or related field
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes and engineering principles
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Willingness to learn and take initiative
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, and observe operations on the manufacturing floor
- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds as required
- Use of standard office and manufacturing equipment