Design Engineer Intern

MSI Defense Solutions•Mooresville, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Mechanical Design Engineering Intern will be responsible for modeling, designing, and analyzing mechanical components with a focus on vehicle sub-system design to achieve sales/customer requirements. You will do this throughout the product development phase using computational analysis, FEA, and general engineering principles. You will also work with other engineers, assemblers, and suppliers to facilitate internal and outside manufacturing. The Mechanical Design Engineering Intern will directly report to the Director of Engineering Operations; however, they may also take direction from the Sr. Design Engineers. The position requires a part-time work week spent in the shop/office. Normal hours are Monday through Thursday 7:00am – 4:30pm and Friday 7:00am-12:00pm.

Requirements

Current enrollment in an accredited bachelor's or master's degree pursuing a Mechanical Engineering degree (or recent Graduate).
Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
0-2 years of CAD experience (ProE/Creo preferred)
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
Good written and verbal communication skills
Strong foundation in mathematics, physics, and chemistry, with an eagerness for technical growth.
Highly motivated
US. Citizenship is required.
Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance, if required for the position.

Nice To Haves

Experience in GD&T techniques is a bonus.
General hands-on experience with automotive systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

Design vehicle components and assemblies to meet all engineering requirements with guidance from the Principal Engineer, senior Design Engineers, and Production staff.
Using Creo to develop 3D models of products.
Using Creo Simulate for FEA work.
Provide necessary technical data to external suppliers so they can quote, manufacture, or analyze parts.
Design fixtures to facilitate the manufacturing and assembly process.
Develop and maintain thorough and complete Bills of Materials; produce accurate drawings for the use of manufacturing and configuration management; and produce reports detailing analysis and design changes.
Develop a clear understanding of MSI's ERP system and how the other departments of the company function throughout the product life cycle.