Manufacturing Engineering Intern (Lean Manufacturing)

Location: Houston, Texas, United States; onsite work combining office duties with physical activity in field and production environments.

Salary: $18.00–$37.00 per hour

Company

JLG, an hirify.global company, develops access equipment such as mobile elevating work platforms, telehandlers, utility vehicles, and accessories for the global construction and access market.

What you will do

• Support assembly line optimization to reduce assembly time and improve productivity.
• Conduct time studies and process analysis to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities.
• Analyze material flow and improve layouts, material handling, and worker efficiency.
• Support quality, waste reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze manufacturing data and convert findings into actionable process recommendations.
• Use Excel macros, Power BI, simulation software, Lean Manufacturing principles, and engineering concepts to implement operational improvements.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with engineering and production teams.
• Ability to perform office and production-floor duties, including walking, standing, climbing stairs, moderate lifting up to 50 pounds, and working around varying temperatures and noise levels.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Exposure to process optimization, time studies, material flow analysis, or manufacturing simulation.
• Experience with Excel macros, Power BI, simulation software, or other data analysis tools.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Culture & Benefits

• People-first culture with opportunities for team member growth and success.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.
• Some positions may involve access to controlled goods and technologies regulated under ITAR or EAR.