Mechanical Engineer Intern

Oshkosh Corporation • Spartanburg, SC

7d • $18 - $37

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineer Intern supports the Design Engineering organization and manufacturing operations by assisting with production readiness activities, engineering investigations, and corrective actions under the guidance of senior engineers. The role provides experience with vehicle systems, manufacturing processes, production support, and cross-functional engineering projects.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering field at an accredited institution.
• Completed at least sophomore-year coursework or equivalent.
• Basic understanding of engineering principles and problem-solving methodologies.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Strong academic performance; a minimum 3.0 GPA is preferred.
• Coursework or project experience related to mechanical design, manufacturing processes, or quality systems.
• Previous internship or co-op experience in manufacturing, automotive, or heavy-vehicle industries.
• Exposure to CAD systems such as SolidWorks, CATIA, NX, or similar.
• Familiarity with root cause analysis methodologies such as 5 Why, Fishbone diagrams, or 8D problem solving.
• Knowledge of automotive or heavy-vehicle systems.
• Strong analytical and technical writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design support activities in production operations and learn vehicle systems and manufacturing processes.
• Support communication and liaison activities between the Product Design Team and the Operations Team.
• Assist with torque studies and related testing activities.
• Support root cause analysis of production issues by collecting data, documenting observations, and assisting with failure analysis under engineer supervision.
• Help develop and document corrective actions in collaboration with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams.
• Participate in production trials of new product designs and design changes, including data collection, observation, and results documentation.
• Perform assigned engineering calculations, analysis, and research under supervision and follow Oshkosh and industry engineering standards.
• Assist in communicating technical findings and issue status to team members and supervision.
• Support limited-scope project activities as part of a cross-functional engineering team.
• Help create and maintain project documentation, technical reports, and analysis records.
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and other interns on assigned tasks and projects.

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package.
• Opportunities to support team member growth and success.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern