About the role#
The Production Engineer Intern will support the Engineering and Production teams through process improvement initiatives, production analysis, and documentation development. This 12-week summer internship provides hands-on experience within a manufacturing environment and exposure to continuous improvement efforts across assembly operations.
What you'll do#
- Conduct production time studies to evaluate efficiency and identify improvement opportunities.
- Develop and create detailed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all assembly lines.
- Analyze production performance data and provide recommendations for improvement.
- Generate and review scheduling reports by due date to support on-time delivery performance.
- Evaluate material flow and facility layout, and prepare improvement proposals for management review.
- Collaborate with operators and supervisors on the production floor to gather feedback and validate processes.
- Assist with continuous improvement and data-driven initiatives as assigned.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Familiarity with ERP systems.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional written communication skills with the ability to clearly document processes and improvements.
- Ability to effectively communicate and engage with production operators and leadership.
- Ability to stand and walk on the production floor for extended periods of time and work in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment.
- Experience with Power BI or Microsoft data analytics tools is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: High Ridge, Missouri.
- Term: Summer 2026 (12 weeks).
- Modality: Full-time, on-site.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
