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The job in short
Mechanical engineering internship.
Details
- Found
- 5 d ago · posted 2026-10-21
- Location as listed
- Hartland, WI, US
- Role
- Intern / Trainee
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Join a team that values balance, open communication, and your future!
Dorner Manufacturing, a Columbus McKinnon Organization, is growing, and we’re looking for people who want more than just a job—they want a workplace where they can thrive. Enjoy a culture that prioritizes your work-life balance, leaders who communicate openly, and a company committed to continuous growth and innovation. Discover a career where you can make a difference and still make time for what matters most, apply now!
Job Summary/Overview
This assignment is for a mechanical or industrial engineer in a manufacturing role. It supports several business needs: Continuous improvement in manufacturing operations including safety, cost quality and delivery; Increased manufacturing capacity and flexibility to support production surge requirements; Launch of components for new model requirements; Problem solving of daily production and equipment issues; Development of future manufacturing engineering resource.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Revising and updating standard operating procedures and work instructions
• Creating new process documentation, time studies, and work standards
• Drafting cell layout
• Assists with mechanical design improvements for assembly and machining processes utilizing CAD software.
• Conducting machine capability studies
• Testing of process and tooling changes
• Assist operators in identifying and resolving process issues
• Investigating and resolving quality issues
• Collecting quality and process data
• Completing ergonomic assessments
Key Learning Objectives
• Operation of modern manufacturing plant
• Understanding of machining or assembly operation
• Principles of continuous improvement
• Interaction of multiple departments (manufacturing, purchasing, quality, shipping, etc.)
Functional/Technical Developmental Opportunities
• Machining Positions - Understanding of machining processes, cutting tools, and geometric tolerancing
• Assembly Positions – Design of cell layouts, new model launch and integration, and development of work standards
• Interactions of machining and assembly
• Problem solving skills
Will this assignment have cross-functional opportunities?
• Yes. The student will be exposed to Safety, Quality, Productivity, and continuous improvement.
Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities
• A team player with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to be flexible and adjust priories to reflect changing needs or job demands.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with statistical analysis preferred
• Exposure to AutoCAD / SolidWorks preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
Qualifications
• A junior or senior college student pursuing a Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Degree
• Two years of mechanical or industrial engineering education
• GPA 2.8 or higher preferred
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