Manufacturing Engineering Summer Intern

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

⚙️ Improve Processes. Engineer Solutions. Help Solve the World’s Water Challenges.
Manufacturing Engineering Summer Intern | Xylem

🕒 Schedule:

• Onsite

• Monday – Friday, 8AM – 5PM

If you’re an engineering student who enjoys problem‑solving, process improvement, and hands‑on manufacturing exposure, this internship was designed for you.

As a Manufacturing Engineering Process Improvement Intern, you’ll work side‑by‑side with manufacturing engineers and cross‑functional teams to standardize processes, improve efficiency, and support production operations. Your work will directly contribute to smarter, more sustainable manufacturing — supporting Xylem’s mission to solve water challenges around the globe.

This is more than an internship. It’s an opportunity to apply what you’re learning in school to real‑world engineering challenges that matter.

🌍 Why This Internship Is Different

• You’ll work on real manufacturing process improvements, not shadow‑only assignments

• Your ideas will help standardize and improve production systems

• You’ll collaborate with engineering, R&D, quality, and operations teams

• You’ll gain exposure to test equipment, drawings, fixtures, and production workflows

• You’ll join a global organization committed to sustainability and water stewardship

• You’ll be part of Xylem Watermark, our paid volunteer program supporting global water access

🛠 What You’ll Be Doing

• Participating in meetings and design reviews for existing products

• Evaluating fixtures, tools, and equipment with Manufacturing Engineering to recommend improvements or replacements

• Reading and translating mechanical drawings into standardized processes

• Creating manufacturing processes and test plans in a standard YSI format

• Assisting with production process issues and continuous improvement efforts

• Collaborating with R&D, operations, quality, and project managers to clarify process constraints

• Evaluating work cells for process flow, capacity, equipment, and efficiency optimization

• Managing label design, documentation, and implementation

• Supporting efforts to transition existing procedures into consistent, standardized formats

🎯 What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)

• Currently enrolled in a post‑secondary university program
  (Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline preferred)

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

• Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings

• Strong organizational and time‑management skills

• Ability to multitask, learn quickly, and work independently

• Detail‑oriented mindset with strong problem‑solving skills

• Comfortable explaining technical concepts to non‑technical audiences

• Reliable, self‑motivated, and able to follow tasks through to completion

Preferred:

• Exposure to manufacturing environments

• Working knowledge of computers and basic networking

💪 The Kind of Intern Who Thrives Here

You’re curious, analytical, and motivated to improve the way things work. You’re comfortable asking questions, collaborating across teams, and turning ideas into practical solutions. You care about accuracy, efficiency, and making a meaningful contribution — even as you’re still learning.

🧱 Physical & Work Environment

• General office and manufacturing floor environment

• Regularly sitting or standing, bending, reaching, and moving around the facility

• Ability to lift tools and equipment weighing up to 25 lbs

• Reasonable accommodations available as needed

🎁 What We Offer Beyond “Just an Internship”

• Professional Development: Hands‑on experience, mentorship, and continuous learning

• Total Rewards: Competitive compensation, recognition, and growth opportunities

• Employee Networks: Inclusive communities supporting diverse backgrounds, including:

  • Women’s Network

  • LGBT+ & Allies

  • Veterans

  • People of Color & Allies

  • Hispanic Origin & Latin Affinity

  • Emerging Leaders

  • Working Parents

🚀 Ready to Engineer Change?

If you’re excited to apply your engineering skills, improve real manufacturing processes, and contribute to solutions that impact communities worldwide — we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and start building the experience that shapes your engineering future while helping solve the world’s most critical water challenges.

Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.