Engineering Co-op Intern

Inside the Role

The Manufacturing Engineering Intern will support plant operations by assisting with process improvements, tooling and fixture design, and manufacturing engineering projects that enhance safety, quality, and productivity. This hands-on role works closely with manufacturing and engineering teams to solve production challenges, support Lean initiatives, and help develop efficient manufacturing processes. Interns will gain exposure to machine design and fabrication, industrial engineering studies, plant layouts, workstation design, process documentation, statistical analysis, and equipment validation activities. The position offers valuable experience in a manufacturing environment, providing opportunities to collaborate across departments, participate in continuous improvement efforts, and develop a strong understanding of manufacturing processes and fuel system products.

Responsibilities:

• Draft and design tooling, fixtures, and workstations to support manufacturing needs and process improvements.
• Conduct industrial engineering activities, including time studies, plant layouts, ergonomic assessments, and workstation development.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, vendors, and leadership on product specifications, manufacturing capabilities, and process enhancements.
• Apply problem-solving techniques to analyze production issues and develop practical solutions for implementation.
• Support engineering activities related to plant layouts, equipment verification, precision machining, and gauging.
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation, including routings, bills of materials (BOMs), and work instructions.
• Perform Gage R&R studies, machine qualifications, and statistical analysis to support quality and process performance.
• Develop a strong understanding of manufacturing processes and fuel system products through hands-on collaboration with production teams.
• Support innovation, machine design, fabrication, and continuous improvement initiatives through participation in Lean activities, workshops, and process enhancement projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve plant objectives while promoting a strong culture of safety, operational excellence, and innovative problem-solving.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s program or higher or recently graduated within 1 year of the position start date
• Must be currently enrolled in a university-recognized Bachelor's co-op program 
• Must be pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, Controls Engineering, or similar discipline. 
• Ability to read and create electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.  
• Competency in the use of Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, AutoCAD and NX.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, machining, fabrication, and assembly operations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in a hands-on manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with CAD design, tooling, fixture, and workstation development.
• Familiarity with process documentation, including work instructions, routings, and bills of materials (BOMs).