Manufacturing Engineer Intern

Curious. Hands-On. Ready to Learn. At Landscape Forms, we're looking for a Manufacturing Engineering Intern who is excited to learn how engineering, manufacturing, and continuous improvement come together in a real-world production environment. This internship offers hands-on experience working alongside manufacturing engineers and production teams. You'll have opportunities to apply what you're learning in the classroom to projects involving process improvement, tooling, plant layout, time studies, equipment, and new product development. If you're curious, hands-on, and eager to build your engineering experience in a collaborative manufacturing environment, we'd love to meet you. Who We Are At Landscape Forms, we believe people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is grounded in the Scanlon Principles of Equity, Participation, Identity, and Competence, which guide how we work together and contribute to the success of our team and company. As an intern, you'll have the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, contribute to meaningful projects, and gain firsthand experience in a manufacturing environment where collaboration and continuous improvement are part of how we work every day. What You'll Find Here A collaborative, hands-on environment where you'll work alongside manufacturing engineers and production teams while gaining exposure to: SolidWorks and CAD applications Tool and process design Plant layout and manufacturing flow Time studies and standard work Welding and fabrication processes Lean manufacturing techniques New product and process development Equipment selection and implementation Project management Cross-functional collaboration You'll have opportunities to see how engineering decisions translate from an idea or drawing into the processes, equipment, and people needed to manufacture a product successfully. A Few Practical Details This is a part-time, hourly internship based in Duluth, MN. You'll spend time in both office and manufacturing environments. Manufacturing areas may include exposure to noise, dirt, equipment, and active production processes. Some projects may require occasional travel to suppliers for component or process qualification. How You'll Make an Impact Assist manufacturing engineers with developing and improving standard work, including work instructions and time studies Use SolidWorks to support tool, fixture, process, and layout design Assist with plant layout updates and manufacturing flow improvements Apply lean manufacturing principles to identify and support process improvements Support production projects, including the evaluation, selection, and implementation of new equipment Participate in new product and manufacturing process development Work alongside production teams to identify, troubleshoot, and improve manufacturing processes Support tooling, welding, fabrication, and other manufacturing engineering projects Participate in cross-functional problem-solving and continuous improvement activities Gain experience managing engineering projects from initial problem identification through implementation What Helps You Thrive Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field Interest in manufacturing, process improvement, and hands-on engineering Familiarity with SolidWorks or other CAD software through coursework, projects, or previous experience Curiosity and a willingness to learn Strong problem-solving and analytical skills Ability to communicate and collaborate with people across different teams and disciplines Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment is a plus, but not required What You'll Gain Hands-on manufacturing engineering experience Practical experience applying engineering concepts in a production environment Exposure to lean manufacturing and continuous improvement Experience with tooling, plant layout, time studies, and process development Opportunities to collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and other teams across the organization Experience supporting real projects that impact safety, quality, efficiency, and production Mentorship and professional development from experienced manufacturing professionals If you're excited to learn, contribute, and gain hands-on experience solving real manufacturing challenges, we'd love to hear from you.