Manufacturing Engineer Intern

Company Overview

Founded in 1969, KitchenBrains^®, continually leads the industry in the design, development, manufacturing and deployment of controls, monitors, sensors and IoT connectivity for foodservice outlets and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) that reduce costs, drive productivity, and increase guest satisfaction. Kitchen Brains brands, including (FAST.)^®, Modularm^® and KitchenEssentials, feature a growing number of products that incorporate KitchenKorrect™ IoT/cloud connectivity, and can be found in leading QSRs, casual and fine dining restaurants, convenience and grocery stores, schools, hospitals, stadiums and more globally.

Position Summary

The Paid Manufacturing Engineer Intern will complete an 8-12 week, hands-on assignment supporting Kitchen Brains’ current Manufacturing Engineers. The intern’s primary focus will be to observe manufacturing and assembly processes and create or update accurate, easy-to-follow process sheets for production employees. Working under the guidance of experienced Manufacturing Engineers, the intern will gather technical information, document process steps, incorporate safety and quality requirements, and revise work instructions based on feedback. This opportunity is designed for a currently enrolled engineering student, preferably a senior, who is interested in gaining practical manufacturing experience while contributing to active documentation and process-improvement needs.

Learning Opportunity 

• Gain practical experience developing manufacturing documentation in a production environment.
• Learn how Manufacturing Engineer partners with Production, Quality, and Engineering.
• Build skills in observing work processes, gathering accurate technical information, and translating that information into clear operator instructions.
• Receive coaching, feedback, and document review from Current Manufacturing Engineers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work directly with current Manufacturing Engineers to observe, document, and understand manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Create new process sheets and update existing process sheets using approved templates, standards, and revision practices.
• Gather the steps, tools, materials, safety considerations, quality checkpoints, photos, and other information needed for accurate work instructions.
• Confirm process-sheet content with the assigned Manufacturing Engineer and incorporate feedback before documents are released or used for training. 
• Assist with reviewing bills of materials, routings, assembly drawings, wiring diagrams, and existing manufacturing documentation.
• Support time studies process observations and data collection as assigned.
• Help maintain organized engineering documentation and track the status so assigned process-sheet updates.
• Participate in production-floor walkthroughs, special builds, first-article activities, or continuous-improvement projects as appropriate.
• Communicate questions, risks, missing information, and recommended updates to the assigned Manufacturing Engineer.
• Follow company safety, quality, confidentiality, and documentation requirements.
• Complete additional related projects and duties assigned for the internship.

Required Education and Experience 

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Industrial Engineer, Electrical Engineering, or a related field; senior-level standing is preferred.
• Coursework or project experience related to manufacturing processes, technical documentation, process improvement, quality, or engineering design is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret technical information such as drawings, routings, wiring diagrams, and work instructions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; exposure to CAD software is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, written communication, and technical problem-solving skills.
• Comfort working in both an office setting and on a manufacturing floor.
• Ability to ask questions, accept feedback, manage assigned priorities, and work collaboratively with experienced engineers and production employees.

Internship Structure and Supervision 

• This is a paid internship that will run for approximately 8-12 weeks and is intended to provide supervised, practical learning experience. 

• The intern will work under the direction of the Director of Operations. 

• Work products, including process sheets and other controlled documents, must be reviewed and approved by an authorized employee before release or implementation. 

• The work schedule will be established based on business needs and the selected candidate’s academic availability. 

Kitchen Brains is an Equal Opportunity Employer