Hands-On Summer Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Apogee Architectural Metals; Faribault (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from industry experts

Hands-on project experience

Professional development

Manufacturing floor exposure

Leadership networking opportunities

Tuition reimbursement considerations

Job summary

Tru Vue Inc. is hiring interns for Summer 2027 across Cincinnati, Faribault, MN and Louisville, KY. The 12‑week program (May–August) offers hands-on project experience, mentorship, and professional development with time on the manufacturing floor.

Interns work with engineering and production teams, gain exposure to projects, and develop skills in process improvement, cost saving, and supplier coordination, while networking with leadership.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree at a four year college or university in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering field.
• Sophomore, Junior, or Senior standing at the time of the internship.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Interest in manufacturing and hands‑on engineering work.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work effectively with engineering, production, maintenance, and quality teams.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment and spending time on the production floor.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Willingness to learn, ask questions, and take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside procurement, planning, logistics, and production teams on real projects.
• Support the planning, coordination, purchase, and movement of materials.
• Assist with purchase orders.
• Communicate with suppliers about pricing and delivery dates.
• Help identify cost savings and reliable suppliers.
• Assist with purchasing and supplier communication.
• Participate in continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor’s degree pursuit in engineering

GPA 3.0 minimum

Job description

Tru Vue Inc. is hiring interns for Summer 2027 across Cincinnati, Faribault, MN and Louisville, KY. The 12‑week program (May–August) offers hands-on project experience, mentorship, and professional development with time on the manufacturing floor.

Interns work with engineering and production teams, gain exposure to projects, and develop skills in process improvement, cost saving, and supplier coordination, while networking with leadership.