Mechanical Engineering Intern

ALVEST•Boise, ID

About The Position

AERO Specialties is a world leader in manufacturing and distributing high-quality ground support equipment (GSE). We opened our doors in 1987 as a small, local manufacturer and have grown tremendously with offices in the Boise, ID, USA area and multiple international sales as service locations. We remain dedicated to the company's mission of providing the best GSE and customer service possible. We are seeking new team members who share our core values and vision: building a team of people dedicated to our purpose who strive for excellence in performance! The AERO Specialties Mechanical Engineering Intern is responsible for supporting new product development, customer specific products, production engineering, and quality initiatives across the organization under the direct supervision of the Engineering Manager. This individual is responsible for ensuring corporate initiatives are met through innovation and development of world class products and product enhancements while working alongside the Mechanical Engineer and Engineering Manager.

Requirements

Preferred candidate will be a full-time student of at least junior status currently enrolled in an accredited Bachelor’s degree program in Engineering, preferably Mechanical Engineering.
Experience in Solidworks
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

Excellent analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills
Strong communication skills
Knowledge of general drafting practices required. Solid modeling experience preferred (Creo, SolidWorks, etc.).
Dedication and desire for quality performance.
Motivated and eager to learn industry concepts.
Organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills.
Good oral and written communication skills, good organizational skills, self-motivation.

Responsibilities

Play an integrated role with product development teams working on design challenges in our industry.
Utilize critical problem-solving techniques to solve design and development problems.
Create 3D CAD models and assemblies (SolidWorks) with supporting documentation.
Hands on design experience; Create detailed designs, procure materials, and fabricate concepts/prototypes.
Utilize good design methodologies to layout design sets, create pros/cons, and appropriate justifications to make strong decisions.
Design, coordinate, and interpret results from engineering tests and experiments.
Apply classroom knowledge to real world design problems.
Work and communicate effectively as a team member.
Regularly and reliably work the scheduled shift.
Support, recognize, define, and solve problems/opportunities within the Factory.
Support of manufacturing process, including layout and concepts.
Develop knowledge of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) Guidelines.
Additional duties as assigned by Management

Benefits

Competitive pay DOE!
We pay 100% of your (the employee’s) health insurance premium at time of eligibility (after 60 days at 1st of the month)!
Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)!
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)!
Employer match for 401k with eligibility to participate after only 90 days!
Options for short-term and long-term disability insurance!
Flexible work schedules!
Paid vacations and personal time; the longer you’re with us, the more you’ll accrue!
Paid holidays!
Potential for profit sharing!