Manufacturing Engineering Intern

About JLG, an Oshkosh company JLG began in 1969, when our founder, John L. Grove set out to resolve growing safety concerns in the construction industry. Since then we have been committed to understanding the challenges and delivering innovative solutions to the access market. We partner with customers to provide quality equipment, training opportunities and trusted support within the access industry. We are a global company, and our products—including mobile elevating work platforms, telehandlers, utility vehicles and accessories—can be found all over the world. As a Manufacturing Engineering Intern in Houston, TX, you will support hands-on projects focused on improving productivity and efficiency across our assembly and production operations. You will work alongside the Manufacturing Engineering team on assembly line optimization, quality improvement, and material flow initiatives, using time studies, process analysis, and layout improvements to identify opportunities and help implement solutions. This internship provides exposure to real-world manufacturing challenges while allowing you to apply modern technical tools, Lean Manufacturing principles, and engineering concepts to projects that can reduce assembly time, improve worker efficiency, and contribute to long-term operational improvements.

YOUR IMPACT

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned. Support assembly line optimization projects focused on reducing assembly time per unit and improving overall productivity. Conduct time studies and process analysis to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement. Assist with material flow studies and layout improvements to improve material handling and worker efficiency. Support quality and continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing waste and improving manufacturing processes. Help execute projects and improvement activities that support the Manufacturing Engineering team’s operational priorit