Manufacturing Engineering Intern

About the role

PennEngineering is seeking motivated, excited, and innovative students for our intern program. As an intern at PennEngineering, you’ll gain hands-on experience, learn from experts, and collaborate with teams that do truly amazing things.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with a mentor in your field of study while finding solutions to real world problems
• Experience our products up close by working in our manufacturing and research facilities
• Interact directly with our company leaders to discuss strategy and the future of PennEngineering
• Build a lasting professional network through social events and engaging activities
• Gain the skills and knowledge to become a future leader
• Support engineering projects in manufacturing, operations, or technology development
• Experience and learn the fundamentals of LEAN manufacturing
• Enhance working knowledge of 2D and 3D CAD via design of fixturing, tools, ergonomics assists, etc.
• Utilize Microsoft Office suite of software to create process flow diagrams and presentations
• Perform time studies and apply the data to justify systematic change
• Enhance interpersonal communication skills by working directly with operations and leadership staff
• Use quantitative and qualitative data to provide specific recommendations to plant leadership on how to reduce waste and improve efficiency of existing manufacturing processes
• Assist Continuous Improvement team with plantwide LEAN and 5-S initiatives such as audits and standardized work creation

Requirements

• Current student working towards a BS in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or something similar
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of software
• Working knowledge of 2D and 3D CAD. Ideally AutoCAD or Creo.
• Proactive self-starter with an eagerness to learn
• Strong interpersonal communication skillset
• Strong public speaking skillset

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to navigate entire facility and be on their feet for at least 1-hour intervals
• Visual acuity for detailed work