Aerospace Tooling Design and Development Engineering Internship

Hytek Finishes; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Short term disability

Long term disability

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Onsite health services with massage

Job summary

Hytek Finishes Co. offers a Tooling Design & Development Engineering Internship in Kent, WA. The role supports the Manufacturing Engineering Manager and includes hands-on CAD work, tooling design, and small-scale automation projects within a collaborative team environment.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a technical degree, proficient with CAD (Inventor/AutoCAD), and familiar with 3D printing software. This part-time, non-exempt internship requires a minimum 3-month commitment and 10+ hours per

Qualifications

• Pursuing a technical degree and eligible to work in the U.S.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and documentation.
• Familiarity with 3D printing software and CAD tools (Inventor/AutoCAD).

Responsibilities

• Assist facility layout updates in AutoCAD for Hytek finishes.
• Assist tooling design and development using CNC/router and 3D printing.
• Identify and support process automation opportunities within existing processes.

Skills

English communication

Reading engineering drawings

Education

Technical degree in progress

Tools

Inventor/AutoCAD

3D printing software

Job description

Tooling Design & Development Engineering Internship

Ready to connect what you're learning in college with hands‑on experience in the aerospace industry? Join Hytek Finishes, a diverse organization that processes highly engineered components for Boeing, its suppliers, space, and Defense aircraft. As a Tooling Design & Development Engineering Intern, you'll collaborate on practical projects, build your problem‑solving skills, and learn from experienced craftspeople and an involved management team committed to mentoring emerging talent. You'll be part of a team that takes pride in hands‑on work, delivering complex processing on time, and putting quality first. With employees who average 10 years at Hytek, and many who have been here for decades, you'll have the opportunity to learn alongside people with deep industry experience while contributing to the team's work.

Internship Overview

Title: Tooling Design & Development Engineering Internship

Reports to: Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Location: Kent, WA | onsite

Type: Part Time, Non-Exempt (hourly)

Schedule: Day shift hours. It is expected that interns will work a minimum of 10 hours per week during the school year and a maximum of 29 hours per week during the summer. Specific working hours will be flexible depending upon the selected intern's availability. Prior arrangements can be made for reduced hours during school exams or for family commitments. We would prefer a minimum 3 month commitment from candidates.

Internship Project Opportunities

• Facility Layout - update using AutoCAD the entire layout and mapping of Hytek Finishes. This will also include tank and machine layouts.
• Tooling design & development - use CNC router and 3D printing technologies to identify, design, and test custom tooling, templates, and/or masking for various processes.
• Process Automation - identify, research, and support automation opportunities within our traditional processing methods.

Your team:

You will be part of a collaborative team focusing on innovative tool design and development, continuous improvement initiatives, and productivity savings.

Your boarding pass/qualifications

• Striving for a Technical Degree within course of study.
• Familiarity with 3D printing software.
• Proficient user of CAD modeling software, Inventor/AutoCAD a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Must have the ability to read, write and communicate in English - including the ability to read written purchase orders and paperwork.
• Must have a regular and dependable attendance record.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. An export license will be required to work in all areas of the facility for non-US persons. Hytek is unable to sponsor a student visa.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening.
• Minimum age 18.

The Ideal Candidate

• Intellectually curious about the business and the world around them.
• Possess a bias for action, moves with a sense of urgency.
• Coachable, open to learn, grow and develop through feedback channels.
• Emotionally intelligent and able to build trust with leaders and employees of diverse backgrounds and situations at all levels.
• Collaborative, marked by transparency and flexibility, with a commitment to foster teamwork.
• An exceptional communicator in both written and verbal interactions; clear and concise.

Essential Mental/Physical Demands

Ability to sit in an office for long periods, but also comfortable with working in a manufacturing environment as well. Extensive use of hands in writing, computer and using mechanical equipment. Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. on an occasional basis. Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Due to the manufacturing environment, safety glasses and hearing protection may be necessary.

Part time benefits package includes:

401(k) matching, short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, long-term care plan options, prescription safety glasses benefit, and onsite health services that includes access to a massage therapist.

Compensation for the internship:

$22.00 per hour

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hytek Finishes is an equal opportunity employer. It is Hytek's policy to make all employment decisions without regard to an individual's sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast feeding, and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race (including traits historically associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists), creed, religion (including religious dress and grooming), color, national origin, ancestry (including association, affiliation, or participation with persons or activities related to national origin, English-proficiency or accent or immigration status), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or domestic partner status, age, veteran or military status, and any other categories protected by applicable state, local, or federal law. M/F/Disability/Protected Vet

Department: Continuous Improvement-012996
This is a non-management position
This is an internship position