Somic America, Inc.
Position OverviewSomic America is seeking a motivated Manufacturing Engineering Intern who is interested in gaining hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment.
This internship provides exposure to multiple facets of manufacturing engineering, including process improvement, productivity, ergonomics, equipment and tooling, quality, safety, and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will work alongside experienced professionals on projects that provide meaningful, real-world engineering experience.
Key ResponsibilitiesThe Manufacturing Engineering Intern will assist with a variety of projects and activities, including:
- Perform ergonomic evaluations, time studies, simulations, and line-balancing activities to improve productivity and efficiency.
- Evaluate manufacturing processes and recommend opportunities for improvement.
- Assist with plant safety initiatives and identify opportunities to improve workplace safety.
- Assist in the design, development, and building of tools, fixtures, and equipment.
- Create models and drawings of components using SolidWorks.
- Develop and maintain manufacturing process documentation.
- Participate in scrap and defect root-cause analysis and reduction activities.
- Analyze and optimize assembly flow and processes to improve labor and machine utilization.
- Support inventory activities as needed.
- Assist with 5S implementation and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Identify opportunities to improve equipment and production changeover processes.
- Perform materials inspections.
- Assist with troubleshooting manufacturing equipment and maintenance-related issues.
- Participate in other engineering and continuous improvement projects as assigned.
Candidates should be currently pursuing a degree in an engineering-related field and have an interest in manufacturing operations and continuous improvement.
Successful candidates should possess:
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Experience with or working knowledge of SolidWorks.
- Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong organizational and planning abilities.
- Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Willingness to work in a hands-on manufacturing environment.
At the conclusion of the internship, the intern will be expected to provide a written report summarizing assigned projects, project goals, outcomes, accomplishments, challenges, and opportunities for continued improvement.
Preferred Fields of StudyStudents pursuing degrees in the following areas are encouraged to apply:
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechatronics Engineering
- Welding Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Automotive Engineering
- Other related engineering disciplines
This internship is designed to provide practical experience beyond the classroom. Interns will have the opportunity to apply engineering principles to actual manufacturing challenges while developing experience in process improvement, problem solving, manufacturing systems, quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
The goal is for interns to leave the program with valuable technical experience, a stronger understanding of manufacturing operations, and skills they can carry forward into their engineering careers.
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a degree in an engineering-related field
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Experience with or working knowledge of SolidWorks
- Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills
- Strong organizational and planning abilities
- Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Willingness to work in a hands-on manufacturing environment
- Preferred field of study: Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or another related engineering discipline
What We Do
Somic America, Inc. is a leading tier one automotive supplier specializing in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of quality ball joints for suspension and steering systems, as well as rotary dampers for seat and tailgate applications. As a subsidiary of Somic Ishikawa, the company focuses on creating high-quality, reliable products that enhance vehicle safety, comfort, and reliability for the North and South American markets.
