About the role#
The Manufacturing Engineer Intern supports our team in driving operational excellence and improving manufacturing processes. You will work in both office and production environments, gaining hands-on experience by applying engineering principles alongside experienced professionals. This role involves assisting with new product introduction activities and contributing to the daily success of our manufacturing operations.
What you'll do#
- Assist with process improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.
- Create and revise work instructions, job aids, and manufacturing documentation.
- Conduct time studies, workflow analysis, and manufacturing process evaluations.
- Collect and analyze data to report on manufacturing performance metrics.
- Investigate quality issues and assist in implementing corrective actions.
- Participate in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement projects.
- Support shop floor process validation, testing, and manufacturing readiness for new products.
- Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams.
- Maintain engineering and manufacturing records.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program for Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering at an accredited university.
- Must be returning to school following the completion of the internship.
- Basic understanding of manufacturing and engineering principles.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and documentation.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Capacity to work both independently and within a team.
- Previous internship, project, laboratory, or co-op experience is preferred.
- Exposure to CAD software, PLCs, automation systems, robotics, or controls is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Clinton, South Carolina, United States.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time, paid internship.
- Term: Rolling.
About Nordson Corporation
Nordson Corporation manufactures precision dispensing and processing systems. Its products support operations in markets like packaging, medical, electronics, and transportation. The company operates in over 35 countries and maintains its headquarters in Westlake, Ohio. It employs between 5,001 and 10,000 people.
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