About the role#
As a Manufacturing Process Engineer Intern, you will join the Industrial Excellence Department to support the production of circuit breakers and instrument transformers. You will work on the shop floor alongside engineers and operations leaders to optimize manufacturing processes. This role focuses on applying engineering principles and Lean methodologies to improve safety, quality, and productivity.
What you'll do#
- Analyze production data, cycle times, and manufacturing processes to find efficiency and quality improvements.
- Create and update Standard Work, process documentation, and manufacturing process maps.
- Take part in Lean and continuous improvement projects, including 5S, Kaizen, and waste elimination.
- Support time studies, line balancing, and production routing activities.
- Help design and implement manufacturing fixtures, tooling, and ergonomic improvements.
- Assist with root cause analysis, PFMEA, and structured problem-solving to reduce manufacturing risks.
- Collaborate with teams across Production, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and EHS to resolve issues.
- Present your data-driven findings and project recommendations to leadership.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or a related engineering field.
- Ability to work on-site in a manufacturing environment for the duration of the summer program.
- Authorization to work in the US without sponsorship.
- Experience applying engineering, analytical, or problem-solving principles.
- Familiarity with data analysis tools like Microsoft Excel, Power BI, or Minitab.
- Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD.
- Comfort working directly with operators and engineers on the shop floor.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Value Stream Mapping is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Charleroi, Pennsylvania.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Status: Full-time, paid internship.
- Relocation and housing assistance are available for eligible candidates living more than 50 miles from the site.
About GE Vernova
GE Vernova is an energy technology company based in Boston, Massachusetts. It operates through three business segments known as Power, Electrification, and Wind. The company focuses on the development of technologies for energy reliability and decarbonization. It employs over 69,000 people.
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