Manufacturing Engineering Intern- TUL

Martinrea is a diversified global automotive supplier engaged in the design, development and manufacturing of metal parts, assemblies and modules, complex fluid management systems and aluminum products. We employ approximately 15,000 skilled and motivated people at manufacturing, engineering and technical centers in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Slovakia, Spain, and China. Our business strategy leverages world-class technologies, motivated and talented people, and high-quality products.

Our Mission is to make people's lives better by:

• Delivering outstanding quality products and services to our customers.
• Providing meaningful opportunity, job satisfaction, and job security for our people.
• Being positive contributors to our communities; and,
• Providing superior long-term investment returns to our stakeholders.

Our strength is our people.

We invite you to explore a challenging and rewarding career at Martinrea in Tuscaloosa AL.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Major Health Insurance Carrier
• Dental Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401K - match 50%
• Short- and Long-term Disability

Job Summary

In this role, at our Tulsa Oklahoma facility, you will interface directly with our production lines, assisting in the optimization of metal forming and joining processes to meet the rigorous quality and precision standards of our automotive OEM partners.

Core Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring press tonnage, stroke rates, and die safety settings.
• Analyze cycle time data to optimize throughput while maintaining die integrity and part consistency.
• Support the engineering team in managing weld schedules, robot path programming, and electrode maintenance protocols to minimize weld spatter and maximize joint strength.
• Conduct root cause analysis on common production issues, such as part deformation in the press or lack of fusion/porosity in robotic weldments.
• Collaborate with the tooling department to improve weld fixture ergonomics and press die changeover times (SMED).
• Assist in performing destructive and non-destructive testing (e.g., peel tests, ultrasonic testing) on welded assemblies to ensure compliance with blueprint specifications.
• Update and maintain documentation, including Weld Specification Sheets, PFMEA, and press setup instruction manuals.
• Ensure all hydraulic machinery and robotic weld cells operate within safety parameters, focusing on light curtains, safety interlocks, and ergonomic workstation design.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Welding Engineering.
• Completed coursework in Mechanics of Materials, Fluid Power/Hydraulics, or Manufacturing Processes.
• Fundamental understanding of hydraulic circuits, valves, pumps, and actuators.
• Familiarity with MIG (GMAW) or Resistance Spot Welding (RSW) processes common in automotive body-in-white or chassis production.
• Ability to analyze sensor data from PLC systems or weld controllers.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or SolidWorks for modifying fixture designs or updating process layouts.
• Basic understanding of control charts and capability studies to monitor press and weld stability.

Personal Attributes

• A rigorous approach to safety protocols, especially regarding high-force machinery and electrical/arc hazards.
• Comfortable working in an industrial environment and communicating effectively with skilled trades (weld technicians and press operators).
• An interest in understanding the material properties of steel/aluminum and how they react to forming and heat-joining processes.

Learning Opportunities

• Hands-on training with industrial PLC troubleshooting and robotic weld controllers.
• Real-world experience with complex stamping dies and metal-joining metallurgy.
• Exposure to Tier 1 quality management systems (IATF 16949) specifically tailored to structural components.