Intern Manufacturing Eng (Spring 2027)
About The Position
The Manufacturing Engineer Intern works in the manufacturing area, assisting Value Stream Managers and Manufacturing Engineers with lean activities and projects that create positive value for work areas. The role involves designing fixtures using 3D modeling in AutoCAD Inventor, creating detailed drawings, purchasing hardware, and coordinating with machinists to fabricate simple fixtures. The intern also creates standard work and visual aids and learns basic troubleshooting methods for simple fixtures and valve test equipment. The successful candidate is a motivated, detail-oriented self-starter with a foundation in mechanical engineering principles and the ability to manage multiple projects. The position is intended for an actively pursuing bachelor's degree student who has completed engineering coursework and meets a minimum GPA of 3.0. Engineering Technology degrees are not considered. The role calls for problem-solving, communication, collaboration, adaptability, curiosity, and a growth mindset.
Requirements
- Actively pursuing a bachelor's degree in engineering; Engineering Technology degrees are not considered.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 and completion of engineering coursework.
- A good foundation in basic mechanical engineering principles, demonstrated through coursework and/or extracurricular activities.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and attention to detail.
- Mechanical inclination and experience operating equipment, including power tools, mechanical tools, and measurement devices.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and professional demeanor.
- Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and communication skills; clear and concise communication style.
- Active listening, genuine curiosity, and a growth mindset.
- Adaptability, collaboration, and willingness to participate in a variety of engineering assignments.
- Enthusiasm when working through challenges and making progress on open-ended assignments.
- Innovation and the ability to investigate and research new topics.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience with troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues.
- Experiences or accomplishments demonstrating tenacity and the ability to drive tasks through completion and follow up with others.
Nice To Haves
- Coursework or experience in machine design, structures, solid mechanics, fluids, or electromechanical devices.
- Current engineering student in preferably junior or senior year.
- Familiarity with CAD software such as Inventor for basic tooling design and blueprint reading.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Some knowledge of machining operations.
- Lean knowledge for shop-floor responsibilities.
- Experience with engineering tools.
- Campus leadership experience.
- Experience working on team-based projects or in a manufacturing, engineering, or operations environment.
Responsibilities
- Assist Value Stream Managers and Manufacturing Engineers with lean activities and projects in the manufacturing area.
- Design fixtures using 3D modeling in AutoCAD Inventor and create associated detailed drawings.
- Purchase hardware and work with machinists to fabricate simple fixtures.
- Create standard work and visual aids.
- Learn basic troubleshooting methodology for simple fixtures and valve test equipment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
