Manufacturing Process Documentation Intern (Summer 2027)

The Manufacturing Process Documentation Intern will support Manufacturing Engineering Quality and Safety teams by observing documenting and helping define manufacturing processes across the plant. This role focuses on converting realworld work into clear accurate and usable documentationincluding Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Visual Work Instructions (VWIs) and related materialsthat support safety quality training and operational consistency.

This is a highly collaborative handson role that blends time on the manufacturing floor with structured documentation systems thinking and crossfunctional collaboration. The position is ideal for a curious detailoriented individual interested in manufacturing quality and safety.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Observe manufacturing operations on the floor to understand how work is actually performed including interviewing operators leads and supervisors to capture critical knowledge.

• Photograph annotate and take structured notes on manufacturing processes with attention to safety quality and operational relevance.

• Develop revise and standardize process documentation including SOPs work instructions and visual aids in collaboration with Manufacturing Engineering Quality and Safety.

• Identify and document safetycritical steps quality checkpoints required controls and escalation paths within processes.

• Help define and clarify processes that are undocumented inconsistently documented or changing due to new methods equipment or improvements.

• Collaborate with crossfunctional stakeholders to ensure documentation is accurate usable and aligned with engineering intent and quality requirements.

• Support the development and improvement of documentation frameworks templates standards and organizational systems.

• Ensure documentation is suitable for multiple audiences including floor operators supervisors quality inspectors engineers and new hires.

• Participate in meetings reviews and walkthroughs related to process definition safety quality and training.

• Maintain organized records version control and traceability for documentation updates.

• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by identifying gaps ambiguities or opportunities for better clarity and standardization.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelors degree in a technical analytical or processfocused field.

• Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to observe complex work and translate it into clear structured documentation.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications particularly Word and Excel for creating formatting and maintaining professional documentation.

• Demonstrated attention to detail organization and followthrough.

• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders including hourly operators engineers quality personnel and supervisors.

• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment and observing handson production processes.

• Ability to balance multiple tasks and collaborate effectively as part of a team.

• Curiosity initiative and a willingness to ask questions and seek clarity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong written communication skills including the ability to present information clearly and logically.

• Coursework or experience related to manufacturing quality systems safety operations process design or documentation.

• Experience creating or working with SOPs work instructions training materials or other structured documentation.

• Familiarity with safety concepts quality assurance principles or continuous improvement methods.

• Interest in pursuing a future career in Technical Documentation Manufacturing Engineering Quality Safety or a related technical discipline.

Work Environment

• Approximately 25% of time spent on the manufacturing floor observing and documenting processes.

• Approximately 75% of time spent in an office or collaborative environment focused on documentation analysis and coordination.

• Some exposure to safety and qualitycritical processes where accuracy and clarity are essential.