2027 Summer Engineering Internship

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc; Prescott (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Profit sharing

Employee pricing on Ruger firearms

Overtime pay

Job summary

Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. offers a 2027 Summer Engineering Internship onsite in Prescott, AZ. This internship provides exposure to CNC milling/turning, PLC programming, GD&T, Kaizen, and lean manufacturing principles, with mentorship on a summer project designed for production integration.

Housing stipend and weekly pay are included, along with profit sharing opportunities for interns. You will work with engineers on diverse tasks, attend design reviews, and gain hands-on experience across

Qualifications

• Sophomore year completed and enrolled in an accredited engineering degree program.
• Relocation to one Ruger facility for the duration of the internship.
• Able to work 40+ hours per week.
• CAD or Modeling experience beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support a manufacturing environment with exposure to modern manufacturing processes.
• Work on internship projects with a mentor and participate in design reviews.
• Shadow production teams, plan product flow, and contribute to process improvements.
• Prepare a final presentation summarizing internship project results.
• Collaborate with engineers on new product development meetings.

Skills

Solidworks Proficiency

CNC Machining Experience

Process Capability Studies

Technical Writing

Metrology Experience

Prior Production Experience

Education

Sophomore year completed

Enrolled in Accredited Engineering Degree Program

Tools

Mastercam

Job description

Job Description:Starting wage is based on experience and shift. In addition to a base wage, every associate is eligible for quarterly profit sharing!! Various shifts are available and off shifts include additional shift differential pay.Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc.2027 Summer Engineering Internship(onsite)Exposure to:A manufacturing environment that promotes and encourages innovation, teamwork, and most importantly, exposure to many facets of modern manufacturing. We believe that during your time as an intern with Ruger you will have an experience that will grow your resume more than any other recognizable manufacturing company.At Ruger you will have the chance to experience:CNC MillingCNC TurningTroubleshooting Machining ProcessesPLC ProgrammingFabricationWeldingSolid ModelingGage DesignGage ValidationCapability StudiesPractical Application of GD&T PrinciplesKaizen TeamsProject ManagementSurface Preparation MethodsFixture DesignProduct AssemblyLean ManufacturingProduction Gemba WalksLaser EngravingFirearm Function TestingNew Model or Derivative DevelopmentPPAP Process for Purchased ComponentsA Day in the Life of a Ruger Intern:Engineers experience a wide variety of tasks every day at Ruger, one day is never the same as the next! Our interns work directly with a mentor on one of our manufacturing lines. You will be assigned a “summer project” at the beginning of your internship. This project is intended to give you the opportunity to design and build something that will be implemented into the production line. Progress will be monitored by your mentor and other engineers in design review settings. Portions of this project are to be completed individually as well as with other Ruger employees.Examples of past intern projects are: inline gages used in production, automatic part marking machine for part traceability in production, automatic oiler used for rust prevention in assembly, tool cost savings for a product line, laser marking station for gages in the facility.Interns will also spend some days shadowing their mentor in supporting production, attending design reviews, new product development meetings, interacting with outside suppliers, planning product flow and improvements to manufacturing.You will also have the opportunity to work directly with our production associates to learn how our manufacturing method works in real time. As an intern or engineer we try to cultivate a “Servant Leader” atmosphere as our role is to solve problems and provide solutions to the manufacturing line associates to make their job function smoothly.Lastly, at the end of your internship, you will have the chance to practice your communication skills by creating a presentation that will be delivered in a group setting to engineering and management.Skills that can set you apart from the competition but not required:Solidworks ProficiencyMastercam or similar CAM softwareCNC Machining ExperienceProcess Capability StudiesTechnical WritingPrior Production ExperienceMetrology ExperienceMinimum Requirements:Sophomore year completedEnrolled in an Accredited Engineering Degree ProgramTemporarily relocate to one of the three Ruger facilities for the duration of the internshipAbility to work 40+ hours per weekAny CAD or Modeling experienceBenefits:Competitive hourly rate paid on a weekly basis, plus (1.5x rate) overtime as needed.A housing stipend paid at the beginning of your internship.Holiday pay and a portion of the company’s profit-sharing program for your time employed at RugerEligible to purchase one (1) Ruger firearm of their choice at employee pricing at the successful completion of the internship. (All federal and local firearm regulations are applicable to the purchase.) *We view the internship program as a pathway to a full-time engineering position with Ruger*Internship Schedule:Internship will start in May and ends in August, based on each divisions’ needs and individuals school schedules.Please apply to the division(s) you would prefer to intern with, via our career website.Intern Positions Available In Newport, N.H., Mayodan, N.C., and Prescott, A.Z.Ruger.com/careersApplications will be reviewed and interviews will begin in September. Final selections will be made in December.Thank you, for your interest in Ruger Firearms.SAVE TIME - CREATE A JOB ALERT!Sign in to your candidate account and create a Job Alert for newly posted career opportunities!BENEFITS OF A CAREER AT RUGER!Comprehensive Medical PlanPrescription Drug CoverageDental PlansVision Care PlanLife InsuranceSupplemental Term LifeFlexible Spending Accounts401(k) Retirement Plan with up to 4% Safe Harbor Company MatchAdditional 5% Supplemental 401(k) Company ContributionPaid Time OffTwelve Paid Company HolidaysShort & Long Term Disability PlansAssociate Discount ProgramAdditional Outside Vendor DiscountsQuarterly Profit Sharing for All AssociatesAdditional Bonus Opportunities for Qualified PositionsTravel AssistanceResource Advisor (EAP)