Mechanical Engineering Intern

Columbus McKinnon CorporationWisconsin, United StatesOn-siteInternshipListed 2 hours ago

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About this role

Join a team that values balance, open communication, and your future!

Dorner Manufacturing, a Columbus McKinnon Organization, is growing, and we’re looking for people who want more than just a job—they want a workplace where they can thrive. Enjoy a culture that prioritizes your work-life balance, leaders who communicate openly, and a company committed to continuous growth and innovation. Discover a career where you can make a difference and still make time for what matters most, apply now!

Job Summary/Overview

This assignment is for a mechanical or industrial engineer in a manufacturing role. It supports several business needs: Continuous improvement in manufacturing operations including safety, cost quality and delivery; Increased manufacturing capacity and flexibility to support production surge requirements; Launch of components for new model requirements; Problem solving of daily production and equipment issues; Development of future manufacturing engineering resource.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

- Revising and updating standard operating procedures and work instructions

- Creating new process documentation, time studies, and work standards

- Drafting cell layout

- Assists with mechanical design improvements for assembly and machining processes utilizing CAD software.

- Conducting machine capability studies

- Testing of process and tooling changes

- Assist operators in identifying and resolving process issues

- Investigating and resolving quality issues

- Collecting quality and process data

- Completing ergonomic assessments

Key Learning Objectives

- Operation of modern manufacturing plant

- Understanding of machining or assembly operation

- Principles of continuous improvement

- Interaction of multiple departments (manufacturing, purchasing, quality, shipping, etc.)

Functional/Technical Developmental Opportunities

- Machining Positions - Understanding of machining processes, cutting tools, and geometric tolerancing

- Assembly Positions – Design of cell layouts, new model launch and integration, and development of work standards

- Interactions of machining and assembly

- Problem solving skills

Will this assignment have cross-functional opportunities?

- Yes. The student will be exposed to Safety, Quality, Productivity, and continuous improvement.

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities

- A team player with excellent communication skills.

- Ability to be flexible and adjust priories to reflect changing needs or job demands.

- Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.

- Familiarity with statistical analysis preferred

- Exposure to AutoCAD / SolidWorks preferred

- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite

Qualifications

- A junior or senior college student pursuing a Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Degree

- Two years of mechanical or industrial engineering education

- GPA 2.8 or higher preferred