2026 MANUFACTURING TOOLING ENGINEER SUMMER INTERN

Steelcase • Kentwood, MI

110d

About The Position

As a Manufacturing Tooling Engineering Intern at Steelcase, you will be immersed in the world of manufacturing tooling and equipment design. This internship offers a hands-on learning experience where you'll support the development and improvement of tools used in our production processes, including dies, fixtures, gauges, and roll-form tooling. You'll work alongside experienced engineers and skilled tradespeople to understand how tooling impacts product quality, cost, and safety.

Requirements

• Familiarity with SolidWorks or other CAD software.
• Strong interest in manufacturing and mechanical design.
• Basic understanding of engineering principles and technical drawing.
• Strong analytical and technical skills and experience.
• Demonstrated creative problem solving and proactive learning.
• Strong technical documentation and organizational skills.
• Robust proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience working in a team-based environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to articulate clearly.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to manufacturing environments or hands-on mechanical projects.
• Strong interest in tooling systems such as dies, fixtures, and roll-form tooling.
• Prior intern, co-op, or research experience in engineering.
• Leadership experience inside and/or outside the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Assist with CAD design and updates for tooling components (e.g., SolidWorks).
• Help create technical drawings and documentation.
• Support tooling development for dies, fixtures, and gauges.
• Observe tooling testing and qualification processes.
• Shadow engineers during troubleshooting on the shop floor.
• Collect and analyze tooling performance data.
• Collaborate with engineering and tool room teams.
• Attend meetings and contribute to tooling improvement ideas.
• Learn about equipment selection (presses, roll formers).
• Help gather technical specs and vendor details.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree