Design Engineering Intern - Learn, Build, Impact

Link Manufacturing, Ltd.; Sioux Center (IA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Link Manufacturing, Ltd. invites engineers to join a team focused on creating, refining, and supporting mechanical designs. The role centers on drafting, modeling, and tooling development with collaboration across departments to ensure robust product development.

Candidates should have a BS in engineering or 3+ years of related experience, strong learning intent, and familiarity with APQP tools. A continue-growing, team-driven environment awaits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree preferred or 3+ years relevant experience.
• Demonstrate a strong willingness to learn and grow.
• Advanced knowledge of mechanical drafting principles and manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with APQP tools (DFMEA, DFM/DFA, Control Plans, PPAP).
• Knowledge of vehicle dynamics or suspension theory (or similar) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create drawings that comply with company standards.
• Revise existing design models as directed.
• Assist in configuration and documentation of designs; develop tooling; create product support literature.
• Conduct basic/ intermediate analytical and simulation methods; report results.
• Perform testing planning, setup, data collection and reporting.
• Use results to guide design decisions and project direction.
• Assist in managing project timelines and APQP requirements.
• Communicate with vendors on project tasks.
• Support OEM product development as directed.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Team collaboration

Project time management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical/ Manufacturing/ Industrial Engineering or 3+ years experience

Tools

Creo

Windchill

Ansys

ERP

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Link Manufacturing, Ltd. invites engineers to join a team focused on creating, refining, and supporting mechanical designs. The role centers on drafting, modeling, and tooling development with collaboration across departments to ensure robust product development.

Candidates should have a BS in engineering or 3+ years of related experience, strong learning intent, and familiarity with APQP tools. A continue-growing, team-driven environment awaits.