What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineering Intern position at Hayes Performance Systems?
Manufacturing Engineering Intern
Mequon, WI | Department: Engineering | Reports to: Manager of Mfg. Engineering
About Hayes Performance Systems:
Hayes Performance Systems is a trusted leader in precision engineering and manufacturing, serving industries like powersports, cycling, agriculture, construction, and government. Since 1946, we’ve built high-performance braking and suspension systems known worldwide for their quality and reliability. In 2023, we expanded through the acquisition of ACI Industries, strengthening our capabilities in complex machining and precision assembly.
At Hayes, we don’t just make parts – we make performance possible. We value teamwork, problem-solving, and continuous improvement, and we’re looking for people who want to grow with us.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
- Flexible hours to support school schedules
- Mentorship from experienced engineers and manufacturing leaders
- Hands-on experience on the production floor with real processes and equipment
- Holiday Parties and Employee Events throughout the year
- A supportive, team-focused culture where your ideas are valued and your work makes an impact
The Opportunity:
We’re hiring a Manufacturing Engineering Intern to join our Engineering team and get hands-on experience improving how things are made. In this role, you’ll work closely with our manufacturing engineering and production teams to improve processes, support production, and help turn ideas into efficient, repeatable operations. You’ll learn by doing, spend time on the floor, and contribute to real projects that impact quality, safety, and efficiency.
What You’ll Do:
Here’s what your day-today might look like:
- Help analyze and improve how people, materials, and machines are used
- Assist with workstation layout and process flow improvements
- Support process, equipment, tooling, and fixture improvements
- Create and update setup sheets and basic process documentation
- Help test and trial new or improved tooling and equipment
- Assist with troubleshooting manufacturing issues on the floor
- Document processes and help standardize how work is done
- Work with engineers, operators, and production teams on improvement projects
- Spend time on the floor supporting day-to-day production as needed
What You Bring:
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering (junior standing preferred)
- Available part-time during the school year (10–20 hours/week) and full-time in the summer
- Curious, hands-on, and interested in how things are made
- Comfortable using CAD and basic computer tools
- Organized, detail-oriented, and willing to learn
- Comfortable communicating and working with both engineers and operators
- Able to commute to our Mequon, WI location
You’ll thrive in this role if you enjoy being on the floor, improving how things work, and learning how products go from idea to production.
Ready to Build Performance?
Apply today and join a company where your curiosity and work actually show up in real products out in the world.