About the role#
The Manufacturing Process Intern supports our engineering and operations teams in improving safety, quality, productivity, and overall efficiency. You will work directly with engineers, technicians, supervisors, and production operators to analyze current processes, find improvement opportunities, and implement practical solutions on the production floor.
What you'll do#
- Support manufacturing and assembly processes on the production floor.
- Conduct time studies and cycle-time analysis to identify bottlenecks.
- Assist with line balancing, workstation design, and operator workload analysis.
- Develop and update standard work, work instructions, SOPs, process flow diagrams, and visual aids.
- Participate in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement activities, including 5S, Kaizen, and waste elimination.
- Perform root-cause analysis for production and quality issues using 5 Whys, Fishbone, and Pareto analysis.
- Assist with PFMEA, control plans, first article inspections, and corrective actions.
- Collect and analyze production data in Microsoft Excel regarding cycle time, downtime, defects, and throughput.
- Identify opportunities to improve ergonomics, material flow, tooling, and workstation layouts.
- Help troubleshoot manufacturing problems and participate in safety assessments.
- Assist with trials and validation of new processes or equipment.
- Track improvement projects and report progress, results, and recommendations.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Production, or Electrical Engineering.
- Manufacturing or process knowledge.
- Strong problem-solving ability and data analysis skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Technical documentation skills and basic CAD knowledge.
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing concepts.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work directly with production operators and technicians.
- Authorization to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Fairfield, Ohio.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Status: Full-time internship.
About Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric operates as a global energy technology company. It focuses on automation, electrification, and digital solutions for homes, businesses, and industrial infrastructure. Founded in 1836, the company maintains a presence in over 100 countries. It employs nearly 90,000 people to support its energy management and industrial automation systems.
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