enFocus Innovation Fellowship: Engineering Track

enFocus Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on empowering communities in the South Bend-Elkhart region through innovation and collaboration. The Innovation Fellowship program allows early-career engineers to work on multiple projects across various industries, applying their skills to solve complex problems and develop leadership capabilities.ResponsibilitiesWork on multiple engineering and innovation projects simultaneouslyCollaborate with manufacturers, startups, and technology teamsApply engineering problem-solving to real operational challengesGain exposure to product development, operations strategy, and supply chainsPresent solutions directly to executives and industry leadersSpend up to 30% of your time launching your own product, technology, or startupDiscover, design, and implement solutions for complex technical and operational challengesAnalyze manufacturing and operational processesConduct stakeholder interviews with plant managers and operatorsCollect and analyze production, quality, and supply chain dataIdentify bottlenecks and improvement opportunitiesMap manufacturing processes and value streamsDevelop product or technology implementation strategiesDesign operational improvements and automation workflowsCreate financial models, simulations, or engineering specificationsDeploy new technologies or digital systemsSupport manufacturing process improvementsManage vendor relationships and pilot programsTrain staff and evaluate project performanceAnalyze plant operations, identify inefficiencies, and implement improvements that increase throughput and reduce costsEvaluate and implement automation technologies, robotics, or digital tracking systems to modernize operationsSupport product development initiatives by analyzing markets, supply chains, and production strategiesUse tools such as Python, PowerBI, Tableau, or SQL to analyze operational data and inform decision-makingCollaborating with companies on federal R&D grants (SBIR/STTR)Supporting early-stage startups in the regionSkillsBachelor's degree (Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related engineering field)Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPAAbility to work full-time in the South Bend-Elkhart regionReliable transportation for travel to sponsor locationsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsInitiative and ownership in ambiguous situationsLeadership experience in academic or project environmentsInterest in manufacturing, operations, product development, or supply chainCuriosity about how systems, organizations, and businesses operateAbility to communicate technical ideas clearly to non-technical audiencesBenefits$1,500 technology stipend14 paid holidays + 4 floating holidaysTwo weeks paid time off + sick daysHealth, dental, and vision insuranceRetirement contributions after one yearProfessional development programmingDedicated mentor aligned with your career interestsUp to 30% paid time for research, development, and entrepreneurshipCompany OverviewenFocus is a nonprofit dedicated to building better communities through talent attraction, innovation and entrepreneurship. It was founded in 2012, and is headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://en-focus.org/.Company H1B SponsorshipenFocus Inc has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 3 in 2025, 8 in 2024, 2 in 2023, 1 in 2021, 2 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.



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