Design Engineering Intern
About The Position
Position Objective: Provide direct support to the Design Engineering team with a wide range of activities related to product design, tooling development, and engineering documentation. This internship offers hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment, allowing the intern to apply classroom knowledge to real-world engineering challenges while gaining exposure to cross-functional operations including Quality, Toolroom, and Production. Essential Functions: • Support the Design Engineering team in developing and maintaining part, tooling, and gage designs • Assist with new product development and continuous improvement initiatives • Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Toolroom, and Production teams • Maintain and update engineering documentation, including drawings and change management records • Gain exposure to manufacturing processes and understand the impact of design on production performance • Assist with troubleshooting design-related issues and supporting engineering projects as needed Qualifications: • Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Tool Design, or a related field • Experience with SolidWorks (coursework or internship) • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills • Effective communication and teamwork abilities • Interest in manufacturing, tooling, and product design Preferred Qualifications: • Familiarity with GD&T principles • Exposure to CNC machining, milling, or turning • Understanding of tooling or fixture design concepts ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. At ITW, we think and act like entrepreneurs. We embrace autonomy, make decisions and take ownership to create innovative solutions for our customers all over the world. ITW is a Fortune 200 global multi-industrial manufacturing leader. Our seven industry-leading business segments offer career development and learning opportunities in more than 50 countries across the globe. We’re committed to investing in our people and supporting their growth through unique and relevant development opportunities at each stage throughout the employee life cycle. Our decentralized, entrepreneurial culture empowers you to think and act like a business owner. We aspire for everyone to perform to their full potential and value the unique and diverse perspectives, experiences and ideas that make us better together. The ITW Business Model gives us the tools to focus on what’s most important, and we’re grounded in our values of Integrity, Simplicity, Trust, Respect and Shared Risk.
Requirements
- Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Tool Design, or a related field
- Experience with SolidWorks (coursework or internship)
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Effective communication and teamwork abilities
- Interest in manufacturing, tooling, and product design
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with GD&T principles
- Exposure to CNC machining, milling, or turning
- Understanding of tooling or fixture design concepts
Responsibilities
- Support the Design Engineering team in developing and maintaining part, tooling, and gage designs
- Assist with new product development and continuous improvement initiatives
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Toolroom, and Production teams
- Maintain and update engineering documentation, including drawings and change management records
- Gain exposure to manufacturing processes and understand the impact of design on production performance
- Assist with troubleshooting design-related issues and supporting engineering projects as needed
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
