Intern, Manufacturing Engineer

As a Manufacturing Engineering Intern at Sharon Tube (a division of Zekelman Industries), you will support projects that improve operational efficiency, productivity, and product quality across the plant. Working closely with the Department Manager, Maintenance team, and cross-functional departments, you'll assist with facility layout planning, process flow optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Students at any stage of their academic journey are encouraged to apply. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience with manufacturing systems, data analysis, and industrial engineering tools while exploring future internship and full-time career opportunities within Zekelman Industries.

This is a full-time, on-site internship located at our facility in Niles, OH.

The official Zekelman internship program runs from May 24, 2027 through August 13, 2027.

This role is perfect for someone who is detail-oriented, eager to optimize systems, curious about manufacturing operations, and motivated to grow through hands-on learning in a fast-paced environment.

Plan and design layouts for plant efficiency using CAD tools and drafting software

Analyze workflows and material movement to generate scale drawings for optimal personnel and equipment placement

Establish and support labor standards using work measurement programs and time study analysis

Collect and analyze operational data to improve process effectiveness and plant layout

Lead or assist in continuous improvement projects to enhance quality, throughput, and cost savings

Develop and refine manufacturing processes, equipment functionality, and standard methods

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify root causes of net yield loss

Maintain and enhance documentation such as work instructions, routings, and blueprints

Analyze prime net yield and other performance indicators to support profitability initiatives

Conduct experiments to optimize operations and report findings to the management team

Promote and follow healthy and safe work practices in accordance with Zekelman policy

Perform other duties as assigned

Zekelman Industries offers a PAID internship experience with meaningful work, professional development, and the opportunity to make a real impact. Interns also enjoy:

Hands-on experience improving manufacturing operations and systems

Opportunities to work directly with operations, quality, and engineering teams

Access to company-wide networking events, team-building activities, and learning sessions

Regular feedback and mentorship to support your technical and career development

Participation in a company-wide Intern Summit

Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits. In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, immediate vesting, and much more.

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We are Zekelman Industries.

We manufacture superior quality tubular and related products, and provide outstanding service for our valued customers.

We seek to continuously advance the skills and opportunities of our employees, utilizing the latest technology and management tools available to consistently increase profitability and the enterprise value of Zekelman Industries and of our customers.