Engineering Intern- Summer 2026

Job Description

Job DescriptionDescription:

Job Summary:

The Intern is responsible for the design and implementation of production systems and procedures used throughout the manufacturing process; tests and monitors all equipment, updates current system processes, and conducts risk assessments as applicable.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Trains employees on technical specifications and equipment functionality.
• Trains employees on tooling functionality and tooling safety.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Defines specifications and requirements for production processes and equipment for both new and existing business as well as engineering changes.
• Evaluates existing production processes for efficiency and implements continuous improvement ideas in conjunction with other departments.
• Conducts time studies and regular line balancing in cooperation with the production department and provides changing headcount assumptions to the management team.
• Designs, plans, and optimizes the layout of the production floor in conjunction with other departments and identifies opportunities for additional space, efficiency, and safety.
• Conducts root cause analysis for production incidents and participates in cross-functional teams to identify and implement measures of containment, corrective actions and preventive actions and assesses their effectiveness.
• Develops, implements, and monitors detailed work instructions for all processes on the production line including regular reviews and modifications in the event of engineering changes.
• Trains employees on technical specifications, equipment, and tooling functionality as well as tooling safety and reports concerns regarding employee training to the management team.
• Provides assistance to the production department including troubleshooting of assembly issues and assistance in identifying root causes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to draw conclusions from a variety of data sources.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks according to business objectives and the ability to pursue several objectives simultaneously.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to think creatively and adapt to changing priorities while working independently with a high degree of self-direction and self-motivation.
• Strong active listening skills with the ability to process feedback from various hierarchy levels and departments in the Company and the ability to work in cross-functional teams to resolve incidents.

Education and Experience:

• Enrollment in a degree program for mechanical or industrial engineering.
• Intermediate computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to spend multiple hours a day standing and walking on the production floor.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.

Disclaimer:

Rhenus Automotive provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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