The Role
Supports manufacturing engineering, new product introduction, process design, quality investigations, corrective actions, process optimization, production troubleshooting, technical documentation, and cross-functional project coordination. The role promotes defect-free production, cost reduction, sustainability, safety, compliance, and lean manufacturing practices while providing engineering support to production and customer quality initiatives.
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Manufacturing Engineer Intern
Location: Hartford Wisconsin
Reporting To: Director of Engineering
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Job Purpose
The Manufacturing Engineer Intern is a role dedicated to the pursuit of operational excellence and sustainability. You assist in the delivery of defect-free products on time while minimizing costs for our customers through various skillsets and process utlilization Simultaneously, you will drive environmental stewardship by preventing exposures and reducing waste through lean, cost-effective manufacturing strategies.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities could include:
Location: Hartford Wisconsin
Reporting To: Director of Engineering
For faster interview times:
Please fill out this short index --> https://go.cultureindex.com/p/HGSMh4nr3npzUFtRoc
No Sponsorships or relocation provided for this role.
Job Purpose
The Manufacturing Engineer Intern is a role dedicated to the pursuit of operational excellence and sustainability. You assist in the delivery of defect-free products on time while minimizing costs for our customers through various skillsets and process utlilization Simultaneously, you will drive environmental stewardship by preventing exposures and reducing waste through lean, cost-effective manufacturing strategies.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities could include:
- New Product Introduction (NPI): Design and implement robust manufacturing processes tailored to customer specifications; develop detailed technical drawings, establish rigid quality specifications, and author comprehensive work instructions.
- Quality Leadership: Act as the primary technical interface for customer quality concerns; lead the end-to-end Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective Action (CAPA) processes for internal and external issues.
- Process Optimization: Continuously research and test innovative manufacturing methods to maximize throughput and minimize production costs while upholding strict quality principles.
- Technical Support: Provide real-time engineering resolution to production floor challenges to maintain schedule integrity.
- Project Management: Deliver accurate product reports and project milestone updates; lead technical product reviews and cross-functional team meetings.
- Stakeholder Communication: Ensure 100% clarity on customer requirements through proactive, efficient communication with both internal departments and external partners.
- Compliance & Safety: Maintain total adherence to established business practices, safety protocols, and regulatory work rules.
- Documentation Management: Manage engineering documentation libraries to ensure high accessibility and strict version control.
- Team Leadership: Serve as a project lead for special initiatives or continuous improvement teams as assigned.
- Operational Support: Support broader manufacturing process troubleshooting to minimize downtime across the facility.
- Workplace Excellence: Maintain a safe, clean, and organized professional work environment (5S).
- Education: Associate Degree in Mechanical Design, Manufacturing Technology, or a related technical field (Required).
- Experience: experience in a manufacturing engineering environment preferred.
- Alternative: A suitable combination of equivalent education and hands-on industrial experience will be considered.
- Skills: Proficiency in CAD software, knowledge of Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma principles, and strong technical writing abilities.
Skills Required
- Associate degree in Mechanical Design, Manufacturing Technology, or a related technical field
- Proficiency in CAD software
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles
- Strong technical writing abilities
- Experience in a manufacturing engineering environment
- Equivalent combination of education and hands-on industrial experience
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The Company
What We Do
Standard Iron is a U.S.-based manufacturing partner specializing in metal fabrication, complex weldments, custom fuel and hydraulic tanks, and architectural metals. With more than 90 years of experience and seven advanced facilities across North America, it works with OEMs and customers in agriculture, energy, construction, and other essential industries, providing tailored solutions that streamline production, improve throughput, optimize costs, and support product development.
