Hands-On Manufacturing Engineering Intern

ITW; Litchfield (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

ITW seeks a Manufacturing Engineering Intern to support a high-speed stamping facility producing connector components for metal-connected wood trusses. The role offers hands-on exposure to processes, tooling, automation, and continuous improvement on the shop floor.

You will work with manufacturing, maintenance, quality and engineering teams, perform time studies, line balancing, and support tooling and process documentation, culminating in a site project presented to division leadership.

Qualifications

• Rising Junior or Senior pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field from an accredited institution
• Strong interest in manufacturing, automation, and industrial processes
• Basic understanding of engineering principles related to mechanics, materials, electrical systems, or manufacturing processes
• Exposure to controls, PLCs, sensors, or industrial automation is a plus
• Proficiency with Software such as AutoCAD and Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and PowerBI)
• Ability to learn quickly, work independently with guidance, and manage multiple tasks
• Willingness to spend time on the manufacturing floor in an industrial environment

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing engineers in daily production activities within a high-speed stamping environment
• Assist with process optimization initiatives focused on safety, quality, efficiency, scrap reduction, and uptime
• Participate in time studies, line balancing, and capacity analysis for stamping and secondary operations
• Assist with tooling, die, and press-related projects, including setup improvements and documentation
• Support troubleshooting of manufacturing issues related to equipment, material flow, product quality, and basic automation systems
• Help develop and update standard work, work instructions, and process documentation
• Participate in continuous improvement activities such as 5S, kaizen events, and root cause analysis
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams to support cross-functional initiatives
• Complete a site-specific engineering project and formally present results and recommendations to Division leadership

Skills

Problem Solving

Curiosity & Learning Orientation

Attention to Detail

Drive to Excel

Team Collaboration & Communication

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

PowerBI

Job description

ITW seeks a Manufacturing Engineering Intern to support a high-speed stamping facility producing connector components for metal-connected wood trusses. The role offers hands-on exposure to processes, tooling, automation, and continuous improvement on the shop floor.

You will work with manufacturing, maintenance, quality and engineering teams, perform time studies, line balancing, and support tooling and process documentation, culminating in a site project presented to division leadership.