New Product Development Engineering Intern - TWB Valley City, OH

Worthington Steel•Monroe, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

TWB Valley City is seeking a New Product Development Engineering Intern this summer session! Summer internships are expected to take place between May 11 and August 14, 2026. TWB Company is North America’s market leader for tailor welded products with locations in Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Ontario, and Mexico. Formed in 1992, TWB is a joint venture of Worthington Steel and BAO Steel. The company developed the tailor welded blank market in North America and is the leading manufacturer of tailor welded products supporting JIT production and services to the automotive industry. The company’s technologies are helping automotive companies produce stronger, lighter vehicles. Selected interns are assigned based on their field of study and interests within our company. These interns gain hands-on experience by completing challenging projects that apply their field of study to real world applications in manufacturing. Mentors and managers provide tools and guidance to prepare interns for success in the workplace and the classroom. We aim to teach and model soft skills such as professionalism, communication, resourcefulness, collaboration, and respect in addition to offering opportunities to gain experience and practice within your skillset. Excellent performance as an intern may be rewarded with opportunities for internship continuation or potential full time hire upon graduation. Why you'll love interning here: Gain practical experience in a leading manufacturing organization Collaborate with experienced professionals who are eager to mentor and guide you Participation in a diverse range of New Product Development Engineering projects Exposure to cutting-edge technology and industry best practices Opportunity to make meaningful contributions and see the impact of your work Competitive compensation package Networking opportunities with industry experts Project(s): Projects are planned based on anticipated departmental needs but may be altered based on business needs or selected intern’s skills or interests. The intern will focus on optimizing of wire feed parameters on hot formed ablated welds, debugging and testing new wire feed system, and investigating weld gap on mechanical properties. This project will include designing an experiment based on provided problem statement, executing welding trials, and analyzing the results. Skills developed: deeper knowledge of press hardening steel, laboratory management, data acquisition, detailed observation, communication, problem solving, strategic planning, presenting, documenting, executing, evaluating

Requirements

Major in Material Science, Metallurgy, or Welding Engineering in an accredited program or an alternate degree with relevant experience
Completion of Sophomore Year by summer of 2026
Demonstrated hands-on experience with welding
General engineering skills and knowledge of welding processes
Ability to set up and optimize weld parameters
Intermediate to advanced mechanical design skills
Experience in experiment design
Working knowledge of statistics
Proficient in using computers, learning new systems, and critical thinking
Active listener who can receive and follow directions
Takes initiative and is driven to identify opportunities for improvement
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Punctuality and commitment to doing the job right
Interest in Manufacturing
All positions at TWB require a pre-employment drug screen, and background check.

Nice To Haves

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, must be able to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization
Laser Welding experience
Previous internship in manufacturing environment
Willingness to travel to the Worthington Corporate Materials Lab (CML) in Columbus, Ohio and TWB Monroe, MI