Manufacturing Engineering Intern - Ludington, MI
Company Overview
At Haworth, we're not just creating office furniture; we're shaping dynamic workspaces. As a global leader in workspace solutions, we're on a journey to redefine the future of work. Headquartered in Holland, Michigan, Haworth is a family-owned global powerhouse at the forefront of innovation and sustainable design in the workspace interiors industry. Here, you'll get hands-on with state-of-the-art resources, interact with cross-functional teams of passionate innovators, and experience a blend of global reach and family-owned feel. Whether you're developing new manufacturing processes, implementing smart factory solutions, or designing tomorrow's workspace solutions, you'll be empowered to make a lasting impact.
We are currently looking for paid Manufacturing Engineering Intern to join our team in Ludington, MI. This position will be working onsite at our Ludington Manufacturing Plant.
Job Overview
Get ready for an adventurous summer as a Haworth intern! You'll join a cohort of around 50 other dynamic interns for a 12-week program packed with meaningful projects and weekly learning opportunities. Sharpen your skills with interactive workshops on networking, public speaking, and using AI tools in a business environment. Connect with mentors and see all areas of the office and manufacturing processes. Then unwind at intern-only social events where you can meet people from all corners of the business. By the end of the summer, you'll leave with real skills, an expanded professional network, and memories to last a lifetime. This is your chance to take your career to new heights!
As a Manufacturing Engineering intern, you will gain hands-on experience in manufacturing, engineering, and quality improvement through projects involving aluminum yield optimization, process analysis, and operational efficiency. You will collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to analyze data, support equipment investment decisions, improve manufacturing processes, and streamline quality inspections by identifying critical surface and dimensional requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Part-time or full-time college enrollment, working towards a bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Product Engineering, Mechanical Engineering with at least a junior level status by Fall of 2027.
- Ability to work On-site in Ludington, MI from May 2027 to August 2027.
- Applicants must possess an unrestricted right to work in the US to be eligible for the position.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, Google Workspace, or similar productivity software.
- AutoCAD or SolidWorks software proficiency
Preferred Qualifications
- Overall GPA of 2.95 or higher.
- Prior Haworth experience.
- Previous Employment experience.
- Extra-curricular activity experience such as athletics, clubs, volunteer work, etc.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, and evaluate data.
Ideally, you have also demonstrated the following:
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Working knowledge of personal computers, spreadsheet applications, and keyboard skills.
- Desire to learn, question, and research solutions to problems.
- Organized with the ability to manage deadlines.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.