Manufacturing Engineer Intern - IST

About the role

The Manufacturing Engineer Intern supports Manufacturing Engineering activities to integrate, improve, and sustain manufacturing systems and processes, with a focus on extrusion processing, production, and validation. This role provides hands-on exposure to continuous improvement, process optimization, and cross-functional collaboration within a regulated manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Actively promote and support a culture of safety.
• Support compliance with operational, quality, and customer requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aligned with company goals.
• Assist with Manufacturing Engineering projects as assigned.
• Support Lean / Six Sigma and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in hands-on process improvement activities, applying basic engineering concepts to optimize manufacturing processes.
• Support the Validation team in transitioning new programs to production, including manufacturing lines, secondary operations, and production planning.
• Affiliate with the development and maintenance of manufacturing specifications and documentation, including work instructions and process guides.
• Work with Manufacturing to help communicate and reinforce key technical and process requirements.
• Partner with Quality Assurance to support product compliance and investigate quality concerns.
• Participate in NCR, CAPA, and Continuous Improvement meetings as required.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams at the Pleasant Prairie site.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an Engineering degree program (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, or related).
• Working knowledge of basic inspection and measurement equipment.
• Basic proficiency with PC-based tools (e.g., Excel, documentation systems).
• Strong interest in manufacturing processes, continuous improvement, and problem solving.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Work performed in office, production, and warehouse environments.
• May work near moving mechanical parts and be exposed to wet or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and noise levels requiring hearing protection.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.