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11.8% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. Methode Electronics postings stay open a median of 18 days.

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  4. 18.5%14 days
  5. 35.5%30 days
  6. 45.1%60 days
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Position Summary:

The Manufacturing Engineering Intern will support manufacturing engineering initiatives at Methode Electronics’ Power Solutions Group, focusing on improving production processes, operational efficiency, and product quality. This role will provide hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment, including conducting time studies, analyzing production workflows, documenting processes, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement. Interns will work closely with manufacturing engineers and production personnel to support projects that improve productivity, reduce waste, and enhance overall manufacturing performance.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct time studies to evaluate production cycle times, labor utilization, and operational efficiency.
  • Observe and document manufacturing processes, including assembly and machining operations.
  • Analyze production workflows to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for process improvement.
  • Assist with developing and updating standard work instructions, process documentation, and manufacturing procedures.
  • Collect and analyze production data to support continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Support projects focused on reducing waste, improving throughput, and optimizing labor utilization.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing engineers, production supervisors, and operators to understand production challenges and recommend solutions.
  • Assist with evaluating workstation layouts, tooling, and equipment utilization.
  • Prepare reports and presentations summarizing findings, project progress, and recommendations.
  • Perform other duties and support additional engineering projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

This is an ITAR-regulated facility. Candidates must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR, including U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other protected individuals, such as qualifying refugees and asylees.

Education

  • Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering field.
  • Rising junior, senior, or graduate student preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
  • Ability to collect, organize, and interpret data and communicate findings effectively.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Attention to detail and the ability to document processes accurately.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with engineering teams and production personnel.
  • Interest in lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, process optimization, and industrial operations.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Frequent hand motion and repetitive tasks including using a computer for typing. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will occasionally do immediate reaching and overhead reaching to perform various duties, frequent standing for varied amounts of time to perform various duties, frequent walking for varied amounts of time to perform various duties. Squat or bend to perform various duties. Occasionally climb stairs.

Methode Electronics is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: EEO Poster, if you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail [email protected] or call (708) 867-6777 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Frequent hand motion and repetitive tasks including using a computer for typing. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will occasionally do immediate reaching and overhead reaching to perform various duties, frequent standing for varied amounts of time to perform various duties, frequent walking for varied amounts of time to perform various duties. Squat or bend to perform various duties. Occasionally climb stairs.

Benefits and Perks:

Methode offers U.S. employees comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Hearing, Life and Disability insurance, educational assistance, and paid time off benefits. Voluntary benefit plans include Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Pet Insurance coverage. Employees also have access to valuable discount programs that can contribute to lowering costs off certain technology, automotive, and home appliance products. In addition, Methode provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and participation in the Company's 401(k) plan, which includes a company contribution.

Methode Electronics is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics per the EEO Poster available here . If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call (708) 867-6777 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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