Manufacturing Engineer Intern

Location: Clinton, South Carolina, United States; work takes place in both office and manufacturing environments.

Company

hirify.global Industrial Coating Solutions develops equipment for applying and curing powder coatings, liquid paint, adhesives, sealants, and food and beverage container coatings.

What you will do

• Support manufacturing engineers with process improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.
• Create and revise work instructions, job aids, manufacturing documentation, and engineering records.
• Conduct time studies, workflow analysis, process evaluations, data collection, and performance reporting.
• Investigate quality issues and support corrective action implementation.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, new product introduction, process validation, and testing activities.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams on assigned projects.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Electrical Engineering at an accredited university.
• Must remain enrolled and return to school after completing the internship.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing and engineering principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and work in a production environment.

Nice to have

• Previous internship, project, laboratory, or co-op experience.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and documentation.
• Exposure to CAD software, PLCs, automation systems, robotics, controls, or manufacturing processes.
• Engineering project or laboratory experience through coursework or student projects.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Hands-on experience alongside manufacturing, operations, and product development professionals.
• Support for developing engineering and manufacturing skills.
• No travel required; minimal travel may be estimated.