National Guard Products
Job Summary
Join our dynamic team as an Industrial Engineering Intern and immerse yourself in the exciting world of manufacturing and process optimization! This paid internship offers a hands-on opportunity to develop essential skills in industrial engineering, contribute to real-world projects, and gain invaluable experience in a fast-paced production environment. You will work alongside seasoned professionals, supporting process improvements, data analysis, and automation initiatives that drive efficiency and quality across manufacturing operations. This role is perfect for motivated students or recent graduates eager to apply their technical knowledge and grow their career in industrial engineering.
Duties
- Assist in developing and updating project schedules to ensure timely completion of manufacturing initiatives
- Conduct root cause analysis to identify issues affecting production efficiency and quality
- Support CAD design efforts using AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Creo for tooling, fixtures, or process layouts
- Contribute to programming and troubleshooting programmable logic controllers (PLCs) used in automation systems
- Participate in plastics injection molding processes, including setup, troubleshooting, and process optimization
- Help implement lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies to improve workflows and reduce waste
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on process engineering projects, including robotics integration, CNC programming, and vision inspection systems
- Analyze engineering data to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and quality enhancement within manufacturing facilities
- Assist in preparing schematics, technical drawings, and documentation for industrial equipment and systems
- Support factory experience initiatives such as assembly line optimization, tooling improvements, and fabrication processes
Skills
- Strong knowledge of project scheduling, process improvement techniques, and industrial automation tools
- Proficiency with CAD software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Creo for designing schematics and layouts
- Experience with programmable logic controllers (PLCs), robot programming, CNC/CAM programming, and vision inspection systems
- Familiarity with plastics injection molding processes, welding techniques, tooling design, and fabrication methods
- Understanding of Lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma practices, GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing), and ISO 9001 standards
- Ability to perform engineering troubleshooting across various manufacturing equipment and systems
- Excellent analytical skills for manufacturing data analysis and root cause investigations
- Effective team collaboration skills to work seamlessly across cross-functional departments such as quality assurance, production engineering, and maintenance
- Mechanical knowledge related to assembly lines, robotics integration, tooling design, and mechanical engineering fundamentals
- Strong communication skills for documenting processes, creating schematics, and presenting findings effectively
This paid internship is designed to empower aspiring industrial engineers by providing practical experience that prepares you for a successful career in manufacturing engineering. Join us to develop your technical expertise while making a tangible impact on our production excellence!
Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
