Manufacturing Engineer Internship (Plastics)

Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: 500C - ZEELAND, MI 49464Position Type: InternshipEducation Level: Not SpecifiedJob Shift: 1st shiftJob Category: EngineeringJob Summary: In this internship, you will support ongoing operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives within a high-volume manufacturing environment. This internship offers hands-on exposure to manufacturing systems, process optimization, data analysis, and documentation standardization. The intern will work closely with manufacturing engineers, operators, and maintenance personnel on projects that improve equipment reliability, process control, and production readiness.  Essential Duties & Responsibilities:  Help identify and document critical spare parts for manufacturing equipment. Work with maintenance and engineering teams to reduce downtime risk and improve readiness Organize and improve heater band inventory systems. Assist with labeling, part identification, and inventory best practices. Convert wire saw Excel spreadsheets into standardized, production-ready recipes. Develop laminator recipes based on operator notes and real-world process knowledge. Help turn “tribal knowledge” into clear, repeatable manufacturing documentation. Support SPC evaluation efforts, starting with extruding operations. Collect and analyze process data to understand variation and process stability. Learn how engineers use data to improve manufacturing performance. Assist in all other reasonable job-related tasks Qualifications: Must be currently enrolled in a four-year college or university program related to Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a similar field.  Additional Requirements: Must be eligible to work on programs subject to ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) BenefitsPlascore is an established global manufacturer of honeycomb core, composite structures, and cleanrooms. Plascore's lightweight, industrial strength, honeycomb technology is utilized for a multitude of applications within the aerospace, automotive and marine industries. Plascore is an employee driven organization, fueled by professional teams with dedicated years of service to manufacturing. Paid Time Off Prorated PTO based on 12-week internship program. Paid Holidays: Memorial Day & Independence Day. 401(K) & Roth 401(K) 50% match up to 6% for all participating employees. Internship Highlights Fair pay for hands-on experience in your select field; make a difference during your 12 weeks.  Program culminates in project presentation for executive team. Participation in networking and professional development opportunities, such as Intern Connect and an Executive Team Lunch. Other Perks Discounts available at: MVP Athletic Club, Stellantis, Bedslide, Enterprise rentals, RX Optical. Clean work environment. Smooth pace of work. Family owned and operated. Security of work for an established, growing company that serves a diverse customer base. Bi-Weekly Pay.