Manufacturing Process Engineer – Summer Internship

Hypertherm Associates

. Lead process improvement projects using Lean and Six Sigma practices .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeHanover • New Hampshire • United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Lean and Six Sigma practices to lead process improvement projects, optimize manufacturing processes, and enhance product quality. Proficient in using tools such as SolidWorks and Minitab for design and statistical analysis in a manufacturing environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Lean ManufacturingSix Sigma PracticesStatistical Analysis (Minitab)Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)SolidWorks

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Hard Skills

Process ImprovementManufacturing OptimizationTooling DesignFixture DesignWorkstation DesignValue Stream Mapping (VSM)Design for Manufacturability (DFM)Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (pFMEA)Root Cause AnalysisContinuous Improvement

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingTeam CollaborationProactive AttitudeEnthusiasm for Technology

Tools & Technologies

Multi-Axis CNC MachinesAssembly EquipmentLaser Marking EquipmentPackaging Equipment

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing EnvironmentIndustrial EngineeringMechanical Engineering

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead process improvement projects using Lean and Six Sigma practices
Optimize manufacturing processes to enhance quality, reduce costs, improve safety, and increase earnings
Work with multi-axis CNC machines, assembly equipment, laser marking, and packaging equipment
Design tooling, fixtures, and workstations for new product introduction to production cells
Develop hands-on experience helping make industrial cutting more accurate, cost-effective, and safe

Requirements

What you’ll need

Currently enrolled in an engineering-focused college degree program; industrial/mechanical engineering preferred
Junior standing, having completed a minimum of 2 years, and in good standing
Ability to work collaboratively in a team and independently on selected projects
Strong problem-solving skills and passion for identifying root causes
Proactive and enthusiastic about implementing new technology and continuous improvement
Preferred: internship or co-op experience in a manufacturing environment
Preferred proficiency in lean manufacturing, statistical analysis (Minitab), geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), SolidWorks, value stream mapping (VSM), design for manufacturability (DFM), process failure mode effects analysis (pFMEA), and structured problem solving

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time summer internship
Opportunity to collaborate with exceptional colleagues and build lasting relationships
Rewarding activities
Hands-on engineering experience
Opportunity to work on continuous improvement and new technology projects