Manufacturing Engineering Intern (Manufacturing)

Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States; on-site work is required, including extended periods on the production floor and field-based work at customer locations.

Hourly base pay: $18.00–$26.50

Company

hirify.global develops climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation through businesses including Trane and Thermo King, with a focus on sustainability and efficiency.

What you will do

• Support daily assembly operations alongside manufacturing engineers, production personnel, quality teams, and maintenance technicians.
• Observe, document, and improve manufacturing processes, workflows, work instructions, and assembly procedures.
• Collect and analyze production data; assist with time studies, workflow analysis, line balancing, and error-proofing initiatives.
• Support fixture, tooling, workstation, equipment installation, testing, validation, ergonomics, and workplace organization projects.
• Investigate quality issues, participate in root cause analysis, corrective actions, audits, and inspections.
• Support new product introduction, engineering change implementation, project tracking, reports, and technical documentation.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering field.
• Completion of sophomore year is preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, interest in manufacturing operations, and a basic understanding of engineering principles and problem-solving methods.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work on the production floor for extended periods, including frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to safely work around manufacturing equipment and machinery while following all safety requirements.

Nice to have

• Previous manufacturing, maintenance, fabrication, or skilled trades experience.
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing concepts.
• Familiarity with CAD software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo, or AutoCAD.
• Experience working in team-based environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on learning alongside experienced manufacturing, quality, and maintenance professionals.
• Exposure to manufacturing equipment, tooling, automation, production systems, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Health insurance and wellness programs available from day one for employees and families.
• Paid time off includes vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, volunteer leave, and parental leave options.
• 401(k) matching, educational and training programs, tuition assistance, and student debt support.
• This is a safety-sensitive role and may require additional drug screening.