Engineering Intern (Manufacturing / New Product Development)

PMC Smart Solutions LLC • Shelbyville, IN

82d

About The Position

PMC is a globally recognized, award-winning contract manufacturer providing life-saving medical devices and safety-enhancing automotive components to international, market-leading OEMs and Tier One customers. PMC offers services from design for manufacturability and program management through injection molding, full assembly, packaging, and sterilization management. For its medical customers, PMC operates under ISO 13485 certification, FDA registration, and state-of-the-art Class 8 (100,000) clean rooms. PMC is a certified Women-Owned Business Enterprise, supporting supplier diversity initiatives worldwide. This internship offers hands-on experience in manufacturing engineering, new technology implementation, and product launches, with exposure to injection molding, tooling, process development, and validation activities. Interns will contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, work closely with experienced engineers, project managers, customers, and vendors, and develop technical, analytical, and project management skills while supporting real production programs.

Requirements

• Active enrollment and good academic standing in a BS Engineering program, such as Mechanical, Biomedical, Chemical, Polymers, Plastics Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field (minimum sophomore-level coursework completed).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint; MS Project preferred).
• CAD literacy (AutoCAD, Unigraphics, Pro/Engineer, or similar) strongly preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret part drawings, prints, and basic dimensioning layouts preferred.
• Curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the design, build, and sampling of new injection molds and manufacturing processes.
• Conduct Design of Experiments (DOEs) on new processes and emerging technologies.
• Collect, analyze, and present data related to new process and technology implementations, including recommendations.
• Support new product project management activities, including tool design meetings, mold trials, and schedule tracking.
• Assist with Gantt chart development, project documentation, and customer/vendor communications.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects by analyzing manufacturing processes and supporting efficiency improvements.
• Coordinate with customers and vendors on product specifications to support customer satisfaction.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern