Engineering Intern (Manufacturing)

Location: Greenville, South Carolina, United States; on-site five days per week. The internship runs approximately 10–12 weeks from May/June to August 2027 and is full-time.

Hourly base pay: $25.92

Company

hirify.global creates climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation, with a focus on sustainability and efficient operations.

What you will do

• Own a manufacturing improvement project from data collection through implementation, such as reducing test failures, improving cycle time, or improving a workstation.
• Measure process performance, identify trends, and recommend improvements using Pareto charts, time studies, and root cause analysis.
• Support new product introduction through line layouts, process flows, and launch-readiness tracking.
• Create and update work instructions and standard work; help design and build fixtures, tooling, and workstation improvements using CAD tools.
• Participate in lean activities including 5S, waste reduction, and kaizen events.
• Collaborate with production leads, operators, quality, and maintenance; present project results to the engineering team and plant leadership.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in engineering, including Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, or a similar discipline.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0; rising juniors or seniors are preferred.
• Interest in manufacturing, production, and hands-on problem solving, with comfort working on a production floor.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; detail-oriented, organized, proactive, curious, and able to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to follow work and safety rules; this is a safety-sensitive role and may require additional drug screening.

Nice to have

• Exposure to CAD tools such as AutoCAD, Creo, Inventor, SolidWorks, or similar.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing or Six Sigma concepts.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on mentorship from experienced engineers and the opportunity to present results to plant leadership.
• Health insurance and holistic wellness programs for employees and families beginning on day one.
• Family-building benefits, including fertility coverage and adoption or surrogacy assistance.
• Up to 15 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.