Job DetailsJob Location: Clinton TN - Clinton, TN 37716Position Type: InternshipJob Purpose The intern will get hands-on exposure to real-world engineering in a manufacturing environment and drive data‑driven decision‑making across R&D, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain. Your primary project—Design To The Target (DTTT)—focuses on collecting critical tire component data, quantifying variation, and collaborating with the R&D team to calculate specifications and tolerances that meet performance/cost targets. You’ll support continuous improvement by baselining current performance, analyzing root causes, and validating post‑improvement results. This position reports to the R&D Manager. Key Responsibilities Working on the Design To The Target- DTTT project. The project goal is to improve specification accuracy and understanding process variation. Map tire component characteristics (e.g., thickness, width, mass, durometer hardness, cord EPI/angle) and identify key sources of variation across processes. MSA-Measuring system analysis may be conducted before data collection. Prepare reports and data summaries to support tire specification design and continuous improvement activities. Assist in identifying the areas for improvement within manufacturing and engineering workflows. Collect, analyze, and interpret the data to identify trends and improvement opportunities Support tire specifications under guidance of the R&D team. Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action activities using structured problem-solving tools. QualificationsEducation & Experience Required Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Electrical, or related discipline) Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic data analysis Effective written and verbal communication skills Preferred Understanding of Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma principles Experience with Minitab or similar statistical software Experience Exposure to quality tools such as SPC, FMEA, Control Plans, and Pareto Analysis Personal Traits & Competencies Strong communicator with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams Flexible, driven, and eager to learn in a manufacturing engineering environment Organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in identifying improvement opportunities Work Environment & Learning Opportunities Office and manufacturing floor environment with hands-on exposure to production processes Collaborative, team-oriented setting with mentorship from experienced engineers and quality professionals Opportunity to gain practical experience in design, quality systems, manufacturing operations, and continuous improvement initiatives