Manufacturing Engineer Intern

NEW LEADER MANUFACTURING
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United StatesPosted Sep 11, 2026
Hardware / Engineering

About the role

The Manufacturing Engineering Intern position will support the Manufacturing Engineering Team through various projects and daily tasks.

Key Responsibilities

RESULTS | 50%

Critical

  • Design manufacturing aids such as weld fixtures, assembly fixtures, and material handling devices.
  • Update Engineering Designs and Drawings to improve product manufacturability.
  • Participate in Continuous Improvement projects that improve Safety, Quality or Efficiency.
  • Perform inspections on production parts and fixtures to determine root cause of issues and validate design tolerances.
  • Gather data for problem solving and new process development projects.

Productivity / Job Knowledge

  • Utilize technical skills/knowledge to improve the production capabilities of the manufacturing facility.
  • Test and evaluate products, or processes and implement changes to improve performance and reliability.
  • Work with cross-functional team members, providing engineering support to resolve technical problems.
  • Analyze technical problems related to the development of new or existing products or processes and recommend solutions.
  • Develops, prepares and/or reviews engineering plans and designs for the manufacturing facility that pertains to plant layout and/or equipment improvements.
  • Develops, prepares and reviews reports and studies to identify and recommend engineering solutions.
  • Performs engineering inspections of systems operations and of structures and facilities during construction.

Dependability

  • Demonstrates a good attendance record; is aware of the impact that missing work will have on the customer as well as co-workers.
  • Completes goals/projects on time or ahead of schedule.
  • Responds to work assignments and requests by being cooperative and available.
  • Follows through and meets commitments.
  • Available as a resource to subordinates and/or peers.

Safety

  • Follows safety procedures, protocols, policies, and adheres to all SAFESTART concepts, and act

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