Manufacturing Engineer Intern - IST

## Description

**Description**

The Manufacturing Engineer Intern supports Manufacturing Engineering activities to integrate, improve, and sustain manufacturing systems and processes, with a focus on **extrusion processing, production, and validation**. This role provides hands‑on exposure to continuous improvement, process optimization, and cross‑functional collaboration within a regulated manufacturing environment.

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**Key Accountabilities**

• Actively promote and support a **culture of safety**.
• Support compliance with **operational, quality, and customer requirements**.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aligned with company goals.

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• **Key Responsibilities**

• Assist with **Manufacturing Engineering projects** as assigned.
• Support **Lean / Six Sigma** and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in hands‑on process improvement activities, applying basic engineering concepts to optimize manufacturing processes.
• Support the **Validation team** in transitioning new programs to production, including manufacturing lines, secondary operations, and production planning.
• Assist in developing and maintaining **manufacturing specifications and documentation**, including work instructions and process guides.
• Work with Manufacturing to help communicate and reinforce key **technical and process requirements**.
• Partner with **Quality Assurance** to support product compliance and investigate quality concerns.
• Participate in **NCR, CAPA, and Continuous Improvement meetings** as required.
• Collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams at the Pleasant Prairie site.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

## Qualifications
**Qualifications**

• Currently enrolled in an **Engineering degree program** (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, or related).
• Working knowledge of **basic inspection and measurement equipment**.
• Basic proficiency with **PC‑based tools** (e.g., Excel, documentation systems).
• Strong interest in manufacturing processes, continuous improvement, and problem solving.
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**Work Environment & Physical Demands**

• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to **25 pounds**.
• Work performed in **office, production, and warehouse environments**.
• May work near moving mechanical parts and be exposed to wet or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and noise levels requiring hearing protection.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.