Design Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Link Manufacturing, Ltd.; Sioux Center (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Link Manufacturing, Ltd. seeks an entry‑level engineer assistant to support design and development efforts in a fast‑paced manufacturing setting.

You will create and revise drawings, help document tooling and product support literature, and participate in APQP activities while learning engineering practices. A BS in engineering and curiosity about manufacturing processes are expected.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BS in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
• Willingness to learn and grow in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with APQP concepts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create drawings that comply with company standards.
• Revise existing design models as directed.
• Assist in configuration and documentation of designs, tooling, and product support literature.
• Perform basic analyses and testing planning, data collection, and reporting.
• Communicate with vendors on project tasks.
• Support in managing APQP requirements and DFMEA/DFM processes.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Strong work ethic

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Tools

Creo

Windchill

Ansys

ERP

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Schedule:

Monday – Friday

8am-5pm

About Link

At Link, our goal is to be a healthy organization that is great to work for, do business with, and to own. We believe our people make the difference, and we’re committed to creating a workplace built on respect, teamwork, and integrity.

Qualifications

• Pursing a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering preferred
• Demonstrate a strong willingness to learn and grow.

Requirements- Assist

• Create drawings that comply with company standards.
• Revise existing design models as directed.
• Assist the configuration and documentation of existing designs, development of production tooling, creation of product support literature, development of conceptual designs. design and documentation.
• Perform, report and draw design conclusions on various basic and intermediate analytical and simulation methods.
• Perform intermediate testing functions such as planning, setup, data collection, and reporting.
• Use test results to generate conclusions and provide design direction.
• Assist in managing project timelines and various APQP requirements as directed.
• Evaluates impact on potential changes.
• Complete change management tasks as assigned.
• Correspond with vendors on project tasks.
• Assist in managing technical aspects of vendor product quality issues.
• Support OEM product development projects as directed.Basic understanding of Six Sigma tools and techniques including but not limited to QFD, Boundary Diagrams, DVP&R, various statistical methodologies.
• Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
• Advanced knowledge of mechanical drafting principles, mechanical engineering principles, and manufacturing processes.
• Personal & Project time management
• Intermediate knowledge of APQP product development process including but not limited to DFMEA, DFM/DFA, Control Plans, special characteristics and PPAP's.
• Basic understanding of vehicle dynamics and suspension theory and practice (or comparable for non-suspension products).
• Must show an ability to learn and apply a variety of software packages as required, including, but not limited to Creo, Windchill, Ansys, ERP, and Matlab /Simulink.

Why Join Link?

• The opportunity to influence safety, quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction every day
• Make a direct impact on manufacturing excellence through continuous improvement and innovation
• Work with cross-functional teams to launch new products and improve operations
• A culture that values servanthood—leading with humility and putting people first
• Opportunities for professional growth, leadership development, and career advancement
• A team-oriented environment where diversity, collaboration, and ideas drive success

Our Promise

At Link, we are committed to delivering great products, superior service, outstanding quality, and on-time delivery to every customer—while never compromising our integrity.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Link is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.