Manufacturing Engineering Intern

JB Poindexter & Co • Morgantown, PA

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About The Position

MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING INTERN – ADVANCED MANUFACTURING
Shaping future manufacturing through real experience!
Location: Morgantown, PA
How You Will Make an Impact?
In this internship program, you will gain Manufacturing Engineering experience and be exposed to the dynamics of a highly successful manufacturing business. This internship could lead to a full time position on our team!
What a Day in Your Life Looks Like:
Layout Development: Create 2D plant layouts for new equipment installations and Lean initiatives.
Tooling & Fixture Design: Assist in designing tooling and fixtures using 2D and 3D CAD software.
Work Instruction Development: Create, update, and improve manufacturing work instructions.
Project Support: Contribute to special projects through hands-on engineering activities.
Project Coordination: Develop and manage timelines for small- to medium-scale projects.
Problem Solving: Independently resolve intermediate engineering and design challenges.
Vendor Coordination: Work with external vendors to gather bids and evaluate proposals.
RFQ Development: Prepare requests for quotation (RFQs) for new equipment purchases.
CAPEX Research: Research, analyze, and compile information to support CAPEX justification.
Continuous Improvement: Assist in implementing Lean and continuous-improvement projects across plants.

Requirements

• Entering Junior or Senior year for an Associates / Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or similar field by summer is preferred.
• Must possess mechanical aptitude and knowledge of common manufacturing processes
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members from the shop floor to executive leadership
• Proficient basic computer skills (Microsoft Office)
• Desire to learn truck body design elements, the Morgan manufacturing process, and truck body tools/systems.
• Strong time management skills and ability to work independently with minimal direction

Nice To Haves

• Basic fabrication, welding, and machining knowledge desirable
• Proficient with CAD software (2 & 3D) – SolidWorks and draftsight preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Create 2D plant layouts for new equipment installations and Lean initiatives.
• Assist in designing tooling and fixtures using 2D and 3D CAD software.
• Create, update, and improve manufacturing work instructions.
• Contribute to special projects through hands-on engineering activities.
• Develop and manage timelines for small- to medium-scale projects.
• Independently resolve intermediate engineering and design challenges.
• Work with external vendors to gather bids and evaluate proposals.
• Prepare requests for quotation (RFQs) for new equipment purchases.
• Research, analyze, and compile information to support CAPEX justification.
• Assist in implementing Lean and continuous-improvement projects across plants.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life)- your health matters
• 401(k) with company match — because your future matters
• Tuition reimbursement and leadership development to boost your career
• Paid holidays and vacation time — we know balance is key
• Exclusive discounts on footwear, eyewear, and safety gear- because we care about your safety

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree