Mechanical Engineer Intern
About The Position
The Mechanical Engineer Intern will support 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 exposure to vehicle systems and manufacturing processes and involves working with cross-functional engineering and operations teams. The intern will assist with production design support, torque studies and testing, production issue investigations, root cause analysis, corrective-action documentation, and trials of new product designs or design changes. They will also perform assigned engineering calculations, analysis, and research under supervision and help communicate technical findings and maintain project documentation.
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, and 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 between the Product Design Team and 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 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 documentation of results.
- 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 supervisors.
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
