Manufacturing Engineering Intern

BCI Burke Company•Fond du Lac, WI

14d

About The Position

Join Our Movement! We’re a growing company that designs and manufactures playground equipment for communities all around the world! Be part of something bigger with Burke by Joining Our Movement! We’re looking for a Manufacturing Engineering Intern for Summer, 2026. What Moves You? We’re not going to lie; this is an amazing opportunity. It requires hard work, a lot of innovation and enthusiasm and, of course, an abundance of Purple Passion (def. a love of play, bringing play to communities and specific love of Burke and those you work with)! The Role Burke is looking for a Manufacturing Mechanical Engineering Intern located in Fond du Lac, WI. This role supports the processes and development of new playground components and systems. It is a great opportunity to be introduced to engineering and manufacturability of design job functions. You will have the opportunity to improve existing and new products. Additionally, the role will work to improve functionality, improve safety and quality, and support cost reduction efforts.

Requirements

Proficient in 3D CAD software (Autodesk Inventor preferred), proficient with Microsoft Office, knowledge of inventory management software.
Ability to create shop drawings for manufactured parts, weldments and assemblies.
Desire and ability to work hands-on to assemble prototypes and evaluate prototypes for improved design development.
Ability to problem solve: define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and then implement solutions.
Ability to effectively communicate with personnel from other departments.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Enrolled in secondary educational program related to Manufacturing/ Process/ Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Design; or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Have a mechanical aptitude.
Have a wonderful sense of humor.
We have an awesome team at Burke and the right individual for this role will fit well within our culture of teamwork, straightforward and open communication.
Oh, and you need to have a passion for play!

Responsibilities

Assist Manufacturing Engineers with 3D models, CAD drawings, drawing details to support new product development timelines
Develop Process Instructions for new products
Assist with product shop routings.
Assist with data management for ERP.
Help investigate new materials and manufacturing methods to achieve design requirements.
Support the design and development of fixtures to meet production needs.
Creates 2D & 3D CAD models
Participate in 6S (Continuous Improvement Projects)
Helps develop quality specifications.
Other duties as assigned.