Manufacturing Engineer Intern

About the role

The Manufacturing Engineering Intern will support manufacturing engineering initiatives with a primary focus on launching and standardizing a 5S workplace organization program in a new manufacturing facility. This role reports to the Senior Manufacturing Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate leadership in implementing a 5S program through time studies and lean improvements.
• Conduct and analyze workplace assessments and audits to identify and address organizational, flow, and visual management issues.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and operations teams to develop and implement standard work and visual controls.
• Facilitate 5S events to drive engagement and adoption across the production floor.
• Support the development of sustainment systems, including audit checklists, scoring methods, and accountability processes.
• Assist with layout planning and workflow optimization in a growing manufacturing environment.
• Collect and analyze data to measure the impact of improvements and identify additional opportunities.
• Develop and maintain documentation including standard operating procedures (SOPs), visual aids, and training materials.
• Present project updates, findings, and results to engineering and operations leadership.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Junior or Senior standing preferred.
• Experience managing projects, timelines, and deliverables.
• Exposure to or certification in Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma (Green Belt preferred or in progress).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with data analysis tools (e.g., Power BI) is a plus.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD for floor layout and process optimization is a plus.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work cross-functionally with operations teams.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage and drive project work independently.
• Interest in hands-on manufacturing environments and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Gain hands-on experience in lean manufacturing and 5S implementation.
• Develop skills in data analysis, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Exposure to real-world manufacturing operations in a growing facility.

Skills

• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma (Green Belt preferred or in progress).
• Data analysis tools (e.g., Power BI).
• AutoCAD for floor layout and process optimization.
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Hands-on experience in manufacturing environments.

Benefits

Halton provides medical, dental, and vision insurance at NO COST to our employees and their family for all full-time regular employees. The company also offers a competitive 401K program, profit sharing bonuses, paid holidays, paid time off during your first year, tuition assistance, and much more.

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time internship position with flexible hours to accommodate learning and project work.