Mechanical Engineering Intern (Manufacturing)

Location: Hartland, Wisconsin, United States; onsite manufacturing assignment

Company

Dorner Manufacturing, part of the Columbus McKinnon Organization, operates a manufacturing environment focused on growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

What you will do

• Revise and create standard operating procedures, work instructions, process documentation, time studies, and work standards.
• Draft manufacturing cell layouts and support new model launches and component integration.
• Assist with mechanical design improvements for assembly and machining processes using CAD software.
• Conduct machine capability studies, collect process and quality data, and test process and tooling changes.
• Help operators identify and resolve process issues, investigate quality problems, and complete ergonomic assessments.
• Collaborate across manufacturing, safety, quality, purchasing, shipping, productivity, and continuous improvement functions.

Requirements

• Junior or senior college student pursuing a Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering degree.
• At least two years of Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering education.
• Team-oriented approach and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to remain flexible and adjust priorities to changing needs and job demands.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with statistical analysis.
• Exposure to AutoCAD or SolidWorks.
• GPA of 2.8 or higher.

Culture & Benefits

• Workplace culture emphasizes work-life balance, open communication, continuous growth, and innovation.
• Learning opportunities include modern manufacturing operations, machining and assembly processes, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Development may include machining processes, cutting tools, geometric tolerancing, cell layouts, new model launches, work standards, and problem solving.