Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Milacron is looking for a Manufacturing Engineering Intern to join our team in McPherson, KS. The Manufacturing Engineering Intern will support continuous improvement and layout optimization efforts within a gearbox assembly cell and parts cage. This internship offers hands-on exposure to manufacturing operations, layout planning, and lean principles. The intern will work closely with engineering and operations teams to analyze current-state processes and develop space-efficient, improved layouts within existing constraints.
Work You’ll Do

• Create a parts and information flow map for the gearbox assembly process
• Evaluate the current layout of the gearbox assembly station and parts cage
• Analyze material flow, work sequences, and space utilization
• Develop and propose optimized layout concepts within current space constraints
• Support engineering and manufacturing teams with data, visuals, and layout recommendations
• Optimize parts locations within the parts cage
• Develop 5S recommendations to improve organization, efficiency, and accessibility

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree (second year or higher preferred) in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering
• Familiarity with basic measurement tools
• Experience with AutoCAD or another 2D drawing tool
• Basic understanding of engineering and manufacturing concepts
• Strong analytical skills and interest in process improvement
• Ability to work collaboratively in a manufacturing environment

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Who we are:
Milacron is a global leader in the manufacture, distribution and service of highly engineered and customized systems within the $27 billion plastic technology and processing industry. We are the only global company with a full-line product portfolio that includes hot runner systems, injection molding, extrusion equipment. We maintain strong market positions across these products, as well as leading positions in process control systems, mold bases and components, maintenance, repair and operating (“MRO”) supplies for plastic processing equipment. Our strategy is to deliver highly customized equipment, components and service to our customers throughout the lifecycle of their plastic processing technology systems.

EEO:
The policy of Milacron is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. We are committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offer opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at recruitingaccommodations@milacron.com. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.