Job Summary: Engineering Interns work with and are under the direction and tutoring of other senior engineers as well as Engineering Management. They will work directly with the Engineering Team and will experience and learn how to determine the optimal manufacturing methods and process for producing company products and gain hands on real world experience in a manufacturing environment. Additionally, they will learn and understand productivity improvement methodology, LEAN processes, ergonomics, time studies for reducing waste and excess, line balancing, 5S, Kaizen, etc. Essential Functions: The list below is not all inclusive and the work assignments listed below will adjust based on business needs, and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Each job function will be conducted within the quality standards described in the Ducommun's Quality Policy and Safety Rules. Other duties may be assigned. Interns will: Work from engineering design documents, prototypes and/or change orders, and analyzing them for produce-ability Determine what equipment, tooling, materials, methods of manufacturing (may include make/buy –automation decision) Work with other engineers to coordinate various departments engaged in setting up or changing the manufacturing processes involved with new or revised products Perform time studies, analyze production methods and document work procedures, lay-out and/or work simplification, standardization and similar activities as related to Lean Manufacturing and 6 sigma concepts May use CAD/CAM equipment to perform design tasks Take responsibility for other essential duties, as determined by department Manager.