**Job Description:** Loma Systems® is a premier manufacturer of inspection equipment used to identify contaminants and product defects in the food and pharmaceutical industries. Established in the UK in the 1960’s, Loma Systems is today one of the leading global companies involved in production line safety systems, boasting an impressive installed base of over 125,000 machines in over 100 countries. Our talented team of people work across the world in a friendly, supportive work environment and with a no politics culture, there is nothing to stop you reaching your full potential. We are part of Illinois Tool Works (ITW), a global Fortune 250 diversified industrial manufacturer of value added consumables and speciality equipment with related service businesses. Operating under the core philosophies of 80/20 business processes, customer-back innovation and a decentralized entrepreneurial culture, the company focuses on solid growth, improving profitability and strong returns across its worldwide platforms and divisions. These divisions serve customers and markets around the globe, with significant presence in developed and emerging markets. ITW’s revenues totalled US$12.6 billion in 2020, with nearly 43,000 employees worldwide. **Manufacturing Engineer Intern** **– Summer 20** **2** **5** **Work** **Location:** **Carol Stream, IL** **Internship Overview** **:** We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer Intern to join our team for the summer of 2025. The position holder will work directly with our Production and Operations teams and he/she will be involved in tool-box projects that are tailored to the qualified candidate’s specific skills and field of study. This role will collaborate daily with the Loma Systems management and professionals from various departments. This internship is approximately 40 hours per week for 8-12 weeks, with flexible start and end dates within the range of May-September 2025. **Responsibilities:** + Develop high level knowledge on all related processes and resources;identifying and executing on continuous improvement initiatives (80’s line and sub-assembly, inventory management and supply chain improvements) + Demonstrate visible continuous improvement through effective application of ITW best practices (e.g. in-lining, 80/20, Front-to-back) + Identify and execute on continuous improvement initiatives that directly impact and improve fixed and variable costs + Coordinate and execute on programs tooptimize, maintain, monitor, and report on Quality systems and processes (e.g. QICAT, ZVA, ISO9001:2015) + Perform time studies on new 80’s products as well as 20’s to re-establish standards + Final test process review and work instruction creation + Metal Detector conveyorwork instructions update and Checkweigher work instructions creation **Requirements:** + Rising college senior pursuing a Bachelor level degree program in Engineering (Industrial preferred, Mechanical/Manufacturing/Quality also accepted) + Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above + Previous internship/co-op experience, leadership & teamwork capabilities, interpersonal communication skills, and activities (professional/community/extracurricular) + Quick learner – i.e. ability to learn new software and understand directions + Reliable/dependable – shows up to work on time and is committed to timely completion of assignments + Proficient with MS Office Products (Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel) **Compensation Information:** $25.00 per hour - 29.80 per hour