Intern, Project Engineer

Responsibilities

Project Support

• Assist Project Engineers with the planning, execution, and monitoring of engineering projects.
• Support the development of project schedules, timelines, and budgets.
• Track project activities and help maintain project documentation.
• Participate in project meetings and provide follow-up on assigned action items.
• Support project closeout activities, including documentation and lessons learned.

Engineering and Technical Support

• Assist in the preparation of engineering drawings, specifications, reports, and technical documentation.
• Support equipment evaluations, process studies, and engineering analyses.
• Collect, organize, and analyze operational and project-related data.
• Participate in equipment testing, commissioning, and validation activities.
• Assist with troubleshooting equipment and process issues under the guidance of senior engineers.

Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement

• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in process improvement projects focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction.
• Assist in performing root cause investigations and corrective action activities.
• Gather operational data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Support development of standard operating procedures and process documentation.

Vendor and Stakeholder Coordination

• Assist with vendor communication and coordination activities.
• Support preparation of Requests for Quotation (RFQs) and bid evaluations.
• Work collaboratively with operations, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams.
• Provide project updates and technical information to team members as needed.

Safety, Quality, and Compliance

• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Participate in safety observations, training sessions, and risk assessments.
• Support quality and compliance initiatives related to engineering projects.
• Maintain safe work practices in office and manufacturing environments.

Professional Development

• Gain exposure to project management methodologies and engineering best practices.
• Learn manufacturing processes, equipment systems, and facility operations.
• Participate in training and development opportunities.
• Build technical, analytical, communication, and leadership skills through project assignments.

Education

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Civil Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university program.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of engineering principles and practices.
• Strong interest in project management, manufacturing, and process improvement.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Eagerness to learn and take initiative.

Preferred

• Previous internship, co-op, or engineering project experience.
• Exposure to AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar CAD software.
• Familiarity with project management tools such as MS Project.
• Experience working in a manufacturing, industrial, or laboratory environment.
• Coursework related to manufacturing processes, project management, or continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma concepts

The pay for this position is $24.00 - $27.00. If you are hired, your base salary will be determined based on factors such as geographic locations, skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.