Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Job Description

Manufacturing Engineering Intern

As an Allegion Manufacturing Engineering Intern you will contribute meaningful work and make a direct impact to the Assembly and Machining Processes in the SAT business unit.  You will gain valuable experience in tooling, equipment and process design as you support new product launches, apply problem solving tools and make improvements in our existing manufacturing processes.

If you are seeking experience that offers meaningful work, learning opportunities, professional development and an opportunity to build strong relationships with your peers and leaders, Allegion is the right place for you! 

Due to the nature of this role, please keep in mind this position will require onsite work. 

What You Will Do: 

Partner with manufacturing associates and supervisors to observe production processes, identify bottlenecks, and support efforts to meet daily production targets.

Assist Value Stream leaders on project tasks that advance the future-state vision (data collection, layout sketches, standard work documentation, meeting follow-up).

Participate in continuous improvement activities (Kaizen events, 5S, quick wins) and apply basic lean concepts learned in coursework.

Help collect and analyze production and equipment data to support OEE tracking and identify improvement opportunities.

Assist in developing and updating process work instructions, routings, and shop floor documentation.

Observe and, where appropriate, provide input to CNC programming or machining process discussions.

Model and promote company safety and value standards while working on the shop floor.

What You Will Learn:

Hands-on exposure to manufacturing operations and NPI processes

Practical application of lean tools and data-driven problem solving

Experience preparing process documentation and basic project summaries

A final intern project or presentation summarizing an implemented improvement or analysis with measured outcomes.

What You Need to Succeed: 

Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline; Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering.

Demonstrated leadership ability and initiative e.g. school club officer, sports team captain, resident advisor, leadership on school or work projects, etc.

Strong interest in manufacturing and continuous improvement

Basic familiarity with lean manufacturing concepts (5s, standard work, value stream mapping)

Solid analytical skills and comfort with data

Good mechanical aptitude  and attention to detail

Effective listening, time management and creative problem-solving techniques

Basic CAD (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) or familiarity with manufacturing processes (cutting, machining, fabrication)

A desire to learn, grow and develop by working on projects that will impact Allegion’s business and customers

Why Work for Us?  

Allegion is a Great Place to Grow your Career if:  

You're seeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others.  With thousands of employees and customers around the world, there’s plenty of room to make an impact. As our values state, “this is your business, run with it”. 

You’re looking for a company that will invest in your professional development.  As we grow, we want you to grow with us.  

You want a culture that promotes work-life balance.  Our employees enjoy generous paid time off, because at Allegion we recognize that you have a full life outside of work!   

You want to work for an award-winning company that invests in its people. Allegion is proud to be a recipient of the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for the second year in a row, recognizing our commitment to employee engagement, strengths-based development, and unlocking human potential. 

What You’ll Get from Us:  

An opportunity to be a part of a dedicated team that collaborates on real, hands-on projects  

Professional Growth through exposure to Allegion's leaders, professional development and skill building opportunities, and mentor/mentee relationships  

Meaningful time to network and get to know your peers through Allegion sponsored activities hosted by the Talent Attraction Team  

Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through Clifton Strengths testing and coaching 

Join our team of experts today and help us make tomorrow’s world a safer place!