Engineering Associate (Internship Program)

Cigarette Holdings LLC • Opa-locka, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Cigarette Racing, established in 1969, is known globally for its innovative vision, legendary style, power, comfort, and luxury in hand-crafted powerboats. We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Engineering Intern to support the engineering team for our Internship program. This temporary internship is designed to provide hands-on technical experience in a high-performance marine manufacturing environment. The Engineering Intern will assist with drafting, documentation, testing, and production support activities, gaining exposure to real-world engineering processes, materials, and systems used in high-performance vessels. This role is ideal for students pursuing a degree in engineering who are looking to develop practical, shop-floor and design experience. This temporary position is intended exclusively for students who are required to complete an internship as part of their academic program and must be able to receive course credit for the internship through their educational institution. Proof of enrollment and the institution’s internship credit requirements may be requested.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Basic knowledge of CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar).
• Familiarity with engineering drawings and basic drafting principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Ability to follow directions and work collaboratively within a team
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment
• Ability to walk the production floor and access vessels and work areas
• Ability to lift up to 25lbs occasionally
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, and move for extended periods as needed

Nice To Haves

• Prior internship, coursework, or project experience in engineering or manufacturing is a plus.
• Must be able to receive academic credit if required by the institution (if applicable).
• Basic understanding of mechanical systems and components
• Basic understanding of manufacturing or fabrication processes
• Basic understanding of materials (composites experience is a plus)

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating and updating 2D/3D CAD models and engineering drawings (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar).
• Support updates to templates, layouts, and technical documentation.
• Help maintain engineering files, revision control, and document organization within PLM/PDM systems.
• Work alongside production teams (lamination, assembly, electrical, mechanical) to observe and support implementation of engineering designs.
• Assist in identifying and documenting production issues related to design or installation.
• Help track and verify dimensions, tolerances, and material usage on the shop floor.
• Support sea trials, system testing, and inspections by collecting and recording performance data.
• Assist in documenting test results, photos, and observations for engineering review.
• Help organize and compile reports for ongoing projects.
• Assist in evaluating fiberglass and composite materials, including lamination and infusion processes.
• Observe and support engineering involvement in tooling, molds, and manufacturing methods.
• Assist with basic calculations, data entry, and spreadsheet tracking (Excel).
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by documenting workflows and identifying opportunities for efficiency.
• Perform other technical support tasks as assigned by the engineering team.

Benefits

• Consideration for internship without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history, or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.
• Participation in the internship program is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-internship drug test and background check, in accordance with the Company’s Drug-Free Workplace Program and applicable federal, state, and local laws.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern