Manufacturing Engineer Intern- Summer 2026

Summer Intern (On-site) June - August 2026

Position Summary:

The Manufacturing Engineer Intern is a learning-contributor to the Manufacturing Engineering organization. The Intern is expected to be a contributor in manufacturing planning tooling and processes including research analysis and documentation. The Interns primary deliverable will be the fulfillment of assignments in support of ongoing manufacturing and support activities. The Intern works in a team environment working with both external and internal customers.

Tasks/Responsibilities:

• Complete planning assignments using various applications in support of ongoing production programs under the guidance of engineers within the organization.
• Assist with new development programs including planning the production process researching requirements providing proper tools evaluating improvement needs and managing customer data.
• Evaluate and provide recommendations to production issues discovered on the shop floor. This will include research collaborating with other team members and providing updated or red lined planning.
• Work in a team environment including internal team members and suppliers. An Intern must be able to work collaboratively and communicate effectively to achieve the program goals.
• Assist with requirements management including reading assimilation decomposition and tracking compliance to requirements defining the design (geometry interfaces envelope function features stress materials processes environment etc) of a specific item.
• Support planning and departmental activities as required. This responsibility will require the Intern to be flexible self-starting and willing to learn.
• Must perform other reasonable and related duties as assigned by supervision.

Required Education Experience and Skills:

The Intern position is considered a part time position as the Intern is expected to be an actively enrolled student in an accredited university. The Intern must be in a Bachelor of Science (BS) curriculum in Engineering (or working towards this goal). The intern weekly hours will be adjusted each semester or as needed to enable the intern to attend classes.

Completion of 2rd year level (3rd year is ideal) college courses in support of a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Engineering with a strong curriculum emphasis on manufacturing systems and lean (Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering is preferred). An equivalent number of years of experience in related or supporting job functions or completion of only one year may be considered.

• Prior experience as a summer intern in the area of engineering is preferred.
• Completion of Computer Aided Design classes and drawing reading (GD&T Bill of Materials engineering requirements) experience is preferred
• Prior extracurricular experience such as First Robotics hands on mechanical experience or other related experience is preferred
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Must be organized and possess time management skills and skills to adapt to priority changes
• Must be diligent highly organized and able to think critically.
• Strong and well developed verbal and written communication collaboration and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with all levels of management
• Able to work productively and independently
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Work is performed in an office environment with frequent use of computers and standard office equipment. Occasional visits to the production floor are required which may involve exposure to heavy machinery noise and other typical manufacturing conditions
• Daily duties require:
  • Frequent sitting typing and viewing a computer screen with
  • Occasional standing walking bending or reaching
  • Ability to occasionally lift carry push or pull items up to 35 lbs.
  • Onsite consistent and reliable attendance on the assigned shift