Casting Engineer Intern: Tooling & NPI Launch (Paid)

Charter Automotive; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentorship programs

Professional development opportunities

Networking events

Job summary

Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business focused on delivering high‑quality metal castings. Charter Casting – Shawano specializes in ductile and gray iron castings for government, defense, agricultural, and industrial equipment sectors.

The Casting Engineer Internship offers hands‑on experience in tooling design, defect analysis, and quality processes while teaching the steps to launch new products into production.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a four-year degree program in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to work in teams and build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Assist with casting tooling design for the casting process.
• Support new product launches including process planning, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Use CAD software to create, review, and update tooling designs and engineering drawings.
• Identify opportunities to improve casting processes, product quality, and operational efficiency.
• Assist with identifying casting defects, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with the Casting Engineering team on daily operations and projects.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Task management

Education

Enrollment in a 4-year engineering program

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business focused on delivering high‑quality metal castings. Charter Casting – Shawano specializes in ductile and gray iron castings for government, defense, agricultural, and industrial equipment sectors.

The Casting Engineer Internship offers hands‑on experience in tooling design, defect analysis, and quality processes while teaching the steps to launch new products into production.