Engineering Intern: Injection Molding & Product Development

Theuniversityunion; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Cascade Engineering, a family of companies, invites an Engineering Intern to apply classroom knowledge to real products and real engineering challenges. You’ll gain experience with product design, prototyping, testing, injection molding, and continuous improvement while learning from engineers and collaborating with teams across the business. Location: West Plant (5055 36th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512).

Shift: Day shift. Target pay: $23.00-$25.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled and pursuing a four-year Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering major including (but not limited to) Mechanical, Product Design and Manufacturing Engineer programs
• Able to work through summer of 2026
• Introductory knowledge of CAD software
• Experience with manufacturing and engineering design process
• Sophomore, Junior or Senior status
• A willingness to learn
• Proficient in Microsoft 365

Responsibilities

• Support new product development for injection molded parts
• Assist in the design and development of products, components, and assemblies
• Work with cross-functional teams to build relationships for implementing new products and product changes
• Conduct product testing and prototyping activities
• Support continuous improvement and efficiency efforts
• Work with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot molding issues and propose engineering solutions
• Understand the manufacturing environment and how to collaborate with different stakeholders to solve problems
• Perform additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives

Skills

Advanced Excel

Strong communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (mechanical/product design/manufacturing)

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Cascade Engineering, a family of companies, invites an Engineering Intern to apply classroom knowledge to real products and real engineering challenges. You’ll gain experience with product design, prototyping, testing, injection molding, and continuous improvement while learning from engineers and collaborating with teams across the business. Location: West Plant (5055 36th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512).

Shift: Day shift. Target pay: $23.00-$25.00 per hour.