Manufacturing Engineering - Summer Hire 2026

Manufacturing Engineering - Summer Hire 2026 Cranston, Rhode Island, United States As a family-owned and operated company, we feel a special obligation to the employees who comprise our Taco family. We are committed to offering employees access to the tools necessary to live long and productive lives. We strive to instill in all of our employees: A positive mental attitude that helps us to be a leader in the industry A commitment to building strong relationships, both inside and outside the organization A desire to learn, grow, and contribute to moving our strategy forward A need to create and to innovate

Employment Type:

Temporary -

Summer Hire Shift:

1st

Shift Work Status:

 Onsite Position Summary The Manufacturing Engineering Summer Hire applies their educational experience in a real world setting by supporting members of Taco's Manufacturing Engineering team. They assist with ongoing process and flow improvement projects and the Gemba reimplementation to help meet company goals. They support the design of various tooling and components to help rebuild some of the worn tooling and fixtures across the facility. The Manufacturing Engineering - Summer Hire also helps to organize the team's file structure and better define how their information is organized within the company directories.

Measures of success:

Individual Gemba boards in selected cells. Accurately organize team files within shared network Create documents with support from Engineers for use related to ISO requirements Responsibilities Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Contribute to and assist with process and flow improvement and Gemba projects Support design of tooling and components through drawings/models, process improvement documentation and input of equipment guides and care manuals in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) Assist in creating department-specific documentation and standards related to

ISO 9001

requirements Work closely with the manufacturing engineering team to improve documentation organization Backfill the equipment manual library into the CMMS Create and revise computer-aided design (CAD) files as needed Draft process specifications for the Gemba process Attend team meetings, project updates, kick-offs and any other meetings as required Attend daily production and Gemba meetings Present to the operations leadership team regarding lessons learned at end of internship May handle confidential information.

Qualifications Required:

Junior or Senior enrolled in a bachelor's program in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Experience with Microsoft Office programs (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) Familiarity with SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD Knowledge of process flow design, 3D CAD modeling and Lean principles Excellent communication skills No travel required

Work Environment:

This position works in a combination of an office environment using computers and technology and a manufacturing environment where large equipment and noise are prevalent. Verbal and auditory capability are required. Safety gear is required in manufacturing areas. This is an onsite position that will reports into the building. This position has no direct reports. Benefits With nearly 1,000 people working at Taco worldwide, each with their own story, you will discover a sense of community and diverse, intelligent colleagues who help us innovate, create and explore. Taco employees benefit from a company that: Provides competitive salaries and benefits Offers tuition reimbursement, career development, and on-site training programs in our learning center Believes in sharing profits with its employees Is mindful about family, health and well-being Fosters conditions that allow people and communities to reach their full potential Embraces and celebrates diversity #TacoComfortSolutions Create a Job Alert Interested in building your career at Taco Family of Companies? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email. Create alert