About the role#
The Manufacturing Engineering Intern will work directly with manufacturing engineers, production personnel, quality teams, and maintenance technicians. This hands-on position provides practical experience in manufacturing processes, problem-solving, and production support within an assembly environment. You will spend significant time on the production floor learning processes, collecting data, and supporting efforts to improve safety, quality, and efficiency.
What you'll do#
- Assist manufacturing engineers with daily assembly operations and document workflows.
- Troubleshoot production issues and support corrective actions.
- Update work instructions, process documentation, and assembly procedures.
- Participate in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement projects.
- Collect and analyze production data to identify improvement opportunities.
- Perform time studies, workflow analysis, and line balancing.
- Assist with assembly fixture, tooling, and workstation improvement projects.
- Support equipment installation, testing, and validation.
- Work alongside maintenance personnel to understand equipment reliability.
- Support root cause analysis and quality investigations.
- Track project activities, action items, and progress updates.
- Support new product introduction and engineering change implementation.
- Work directly with operators to learn processes and identify improvements.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- Completion of sophomore year is preferred.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and interest in manufacturing operations.
- Basic understanding of engineering principles and problem-solving methods.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Previous experience in manufacturing, maintenance, fabrication, or skilled trades is a plus.
- Familiarity with CAD software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo, or AutoCAD is preferred.
- Exposure to Lean Manufacturing concepts is helpful.
Location & details#
- Location: Kentwood, Michigan.
- Modality: On-site (5 days per week).
- Employment: Full-time, paid internship.
- Physical requirements: Ability to work on the production floor for extended periods, including frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 35 pounds.
About Trane Technologies
Trane Technologies manufactures industrial climate control equipment. It operates through brands including Trane and Thermo King to provide heating, cooling, and transportation climate solutions. The company is based in Davidson, North Carolina. It employs over 15,000 people and functions as a public company.
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