Job Description

Job Location: Patten Company JAX - Jacksonville, FL 32218
Position Type: Internship
Travel Percentage: None
Job Shift: Any
Job Category: EngineeringWHO WE ARE
The Wing Group is a global leader in engineered solutions for demanding environments, bringing together a portfolio of trusted brands including Wing Inflatables, Mustang Survival, Henshaw Inflatables, Patten Company, and FabTek Industries. Across defense, marine safety, law enforcement, and industrial sectors, we design and manufacture mission-critical inflatable, flotation, and survival solutions that professionals trust to perform when it matters most.
From combat-ready rigid inflatable boats and inflatable structures to life-saving flotation devices and marine apparel, our products are engineered and tested to exceed the highest standards of safety, durability, and performance. With U.S. and Canadian-based manufacturing and a collaborative, hands-on culture, The Wing Group delivers purpose-built solutions for the world’s toughest environments. Join us in advancing safety, performance, and innovation—on the water and beyond.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Mechanical Engineering Intern – Manufacturing Time Studies

Position Summary
The Mechanical Engineering Intern – Manufacturing Time Studies supports Manufacturing and Engineering teams with a primary focus on manufacturing time studies, labor analysis, and process documentation. This role involves collecting and analyzing shop-floor data to establish standard times, identify inefficiencies, and support continuous improvement initiatives across production operations.
The intern will work closely with Manufacturing Engineers, Production Supervisors, Quality, and Materials teams to improve operational performance and gain hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct manufacturing time studies using approved work measurement techniques, including stopwatch studies, work sampling, and direct observation.
- Document standard work, cycle times, and process flows for manufacturing operations.
- Assist in the development and validation of labor standards, routings, and capacity models.
- Observe and analyze manufacturing processes to identify waste, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives (Lean / Kaizen) through data collection and analysis.
- Prepare clear, accurate reports, spreadsheets, and visual summaries of time study results.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Materials teams to implement process improvements.
- Participate in shop-floor activities to understand real-world manufacturing constraints.
- Maintain accurate documentation while following established engineering, safety, and quality procedures.
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to personal safety and the safety of company assets, employees, and the public.
- Adhere to assigned schedules, maintain reliable attendance, and complete tasks as assigned.
- Perform other engineering-related duties as required.

QualificationsPreferred

Qualifications (Education and/or Experience)
- Prior internship, co-op, or project experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred but not required.
- Familiarity with time studies, Lean manufacturing, or Six Sigma concepts.
- Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings or manufacturing documentation.
- Basic familiarity with CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks) is a plus but not required.
Interpersonal Skills
- Builds effective, professional relationships with colleagues within and across departments.
- Communicates clearly and professionally, receptive to feedback and coaching.
- Consistently conducts oneself in a professional manner.
- Treats others with respect and supports an inclusive, discrimination-free workplace.
- Demonstrates strong organization, reliability, and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Shows initiative, curiosity, and a strong willingness to learn.
- Approaches challenges with a positive, solution-oriented mindset.
Language & Communication Skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- The physical demands described are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- This role frequently requires standing, walking, bending, stretching, and working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Frequent use of hands for handling, reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling is required. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. No sensitivity to latex or adhesives is required.
- Specific vision abilities include close vision, color discrimination, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, electrical hazards, and explosives. Protective eyewear is required. The noise level in the work environment is typically loud.