Summer Intern - Product Engineer

Apogee•Louisville, KY

About The Position

UW Interco, LLC is hiring Summer 2027 Product Engineer interns for its Cincinnati, Ohio; Faribault, Minnesota; and Louisville, Kentucky locations. The internship runs from May through August as a 12-week program and offers hands-on project experience, professional development, and mentorship. Interns work with engineering, quality, and production teams and spend significant time on the manufacturing floor. The Apogee Performance Surfaces segment develops and manufactures high-performance coated materials for applications including wall décor, museums, graphic design, architectural interiors, digital display, and industrial flooring. Its products include anti-reflective, conservation-grade, electrostatic-dissipative, high-definition, and abrasion-resistant coatings. The structured, project-based program focuses on skill development, technology and systems knowledge, business acumen, and professional development. Interns receive coaching and feedback, may take leadership opportunities through activities and presentations, connect with the leadership team, gain exposure to other Apogee locations and business units, and collaborate with other interns on projects and activities.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree at a four-year college or university in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering field.
Sophomore, junior, or senior standing at the time of the internship.
Minimum 3.0 GPA.
Interest in manufacturing and hands-on engineering work.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Ability to work effectively with engineering, production, maintenance, and quality teams.
Comfort working in a manufacturing environment and spending time on the production floor.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Willingness to learn, ask questions, and take initiative.

Responsibilities

Work alongside quality, engineering, and production teams on real projects.
Learn manufacturing processes, equipment, and operations by spending time on the manufacturing floor.
Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and productivity.
Assist with troubleshooting and resolving manufacturing issues.
Collect and analyze production data.
Support process improvement, equipment, tooling, and layout projects.
Assist with time studies, process documentation, and work instructions.
Participate in continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.
Help implement engineering solutions and see projects through to completion.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package for employees and their dependents, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
Incentive plans.
401(k) with employer contribution and match.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer match.
Paid time off, including vacation and sick time.
Paid holidays.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Wellness program.
Training and career progression.