Engineering Intern ManufacturingProduct Development (Summer 2026)
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Job Location:
Glasgow, KY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Job Title: Engineering Intern Manufacturing / Product Development (Summer 2026)
Location: Glasgow KY
Job Type: Internship Summer 2026
Industry: Graphics & Display
About 3A Composites:
3A Composites USA specializes in the manufacturing of leading substrates for the graphic display architectural and framing markets in North America South America and Central America. With manufacturing facilities in Benton KY Statesville NC and Glasgow KY and sales and marketing offices in Davidson NC our industry leading brands include: FOME-COR SINTRA GATOR DISPA DIBOND LUMEX G and ALUCOBOND PLUS. 3A Composites is part of the international 3A Composites Group which belongs to the listed company Schweiter Technologies headquartered in Steinhausen Switzerland. At 3A Composites we share common values of integrity and accountability teamwork trust & transparency that guide us in our dealings with customers suppliers and other stakeholders. More information about 3A Composites can be found at .
Purpose of this role:
We are seeking a highly motivated Engineering Intern to support a high-priority cross-functional project focused on the design development and commercialization of a heat-activated adhesive (HA) material. This role offers hands-on experience in product development manufacturing processes and capital equipment implementation within a collaborative team environment.
Responsibilities of this role
- Assist in the design and development of product prototypes including materials and construction parameters
- Support lab and field validation of prototypes and final product designs
- Participate in production trials and commissioning of new equipment
- Contribute to the design and acquisition of capital equipment (CapEx)
- Assist with data collection statistical analysis and reporting
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project milestones are achieved
- Present findings and project updates to stakeholders
The knowledge skills and abilities you will bring
- Rising Junior or Senior pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- Strong foundation in:
- Mechanics of materials
- Dynamics
- Mathematics and chemistry
- Working knowledge of statistics
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
What youll gain
In this internship you will gain hands-on experience in a real-world manufacturing environment while contributing to a high-impact product development initiative. You will build technical and analytical skills through prototype design lab and field validation and participation in production trials while also developing proficiency in statistical analysis reporting and cross-functional collaboration. The role provides valuable exposure to capital equipment implementation process development and manufacturing excellence practices along with opportunities to present findings and contribute to team decision-making. Success in this role will be measured by your ability to effectively support project milestones across all phases contribute to successful product validation and process implementation communicate insights clearly and collaborate with the team to help achieve measurable business outcomes including revenue growth and operational cost savings.
Required Experience:
Intern
