Manufacturing Engineering Internship

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist in the improvement and standardization of work in the Fabrication and Machining areas to ensure parts are correctly grouped and produced to increase throughput. Work to gather data like run-time, tack time and then running capacity analysis per the demand. Student will work with Operators, Supervisors and Manufacturing Engineers and help in continued effort to increase utilization.

• Create standard work processes for parts being produced in the laser cutting, brake press, CNC machining and weldment areas.

• Perform time studies for various set-ups and cycle times, compile data and provide recommendations on how to make the process more efficient in the machining area.

• Learn about Lean manufacturing and how to reduce waste by identifying parts for the manufacturing processes that are the most efficient and will result in increased throughput.

• Reduce bottlenecks by performing analysis of the components and identify characteristics to better group parts.

Perform other duties, assignments and special projects as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Completed two years of study towards a Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering or related field.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong Organizational abilities.

• Ability to demonstrate and maintain a high level of professionalism.

• Ability to exercise good judgment and make decisions in a logical and rational manner; demonstrate "common sense", practical approaches.

• Ability to gather facts, analyze problems in depth and break down into components.

• Ability to demonstrate an outgoing, enthusiastic and positive attitude that establishes collaborative relationships with peers and allows adaptation to and operation in a fast-paced, changing environment.

• Computer proficient with solid knowledge of MS office product suite.

Anticipated Starting Wage - $22.00

Benefits of Employment

In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, we provide our employees with a smoke-free, drug-free workplace.

About Us

Sold and serviced through a network of more than 100 dealer locations worldwide, Elgin Sweeper products are the sweepers of choice for a variety of general street maintenance, special industrial and airport applications. With more than 100 years of experience, Elgin Sweeper offers municipalities, contractors and industries the most sweeper options in the country, using the latest sweeping technologies-mechanical, pure vacuum, regenerative air, alternative fuel and waterless dust control. Elgin Sweeper is a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation's Environmental Solutions Group. For more information, visit

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit:

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at [email protected]. All other applications must be submitted online.

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