Intern, Project Engineer

Samuel, Son & Co.; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Samuel, Son & Co. in Riverside, CA, seeks a driven engineering intern to support project management and manufacturing initiatives. You will assist engineers with planning, documentation, and data analysis, while gaining exposure to CAD tools and technical reporting.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement, offering hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment and opportunities to build skills in project coordination and process optimization.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Civil, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university program.
• Strong interest in project management and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Engineers with planning, execution, and monitoring of engineering projects.
• Support development of project schedules, timelines, and budgets.
• Track project activities and help maintain project documentation.
• Participate in project meetings and provide follow-up on assigned action items.
• Support project closeout activities, including documentation and lessons learned.
• Assist in preparation of engineering drawings, specifications, reports, and technical documentation.
• Support equipment evaluations, process studies, and engineering analyses.
• Collect, organize, and analyze operational and project-related data.
• Participate in equipment testing, commissioning, and validation activities.
• Assist with troubleshooting equipment and process issues under guidance of senior engineers.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in process improvement projects focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction.
• Assist in performing root cause investigations and corrective action activities.
• Gather operational data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in progress

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Responsibilities

Project Support

• Assist Project Engineers with the planning, execution, and monitoring of engineering projects.
• Support the development of project schedules, timelines, and budgets.
• Track project activities and help maintain project documentation.
• Participate in project meetings and provide follow-up on assigned action items.
• Support project closeout activities, including documentation and lessons learned.

Engineering and Technical Support

• Assist in the preparation of engineering drawings, specifications, reports, and technical documentation.
• Support equipment evaluations, process studies, and engineering analyses.
• Collect, organize, and analyze operational and project-related data.
• Participate in equipment testing, commissioning, and validation activities.
• Assist with troubleshooting equipment and process issues under the guidance of senior engineers.

Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement

• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in process improvement projects focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction.
• Assist in performing root cause investigations and corrective action activities.
• Gather operational data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Support development of standard operating procedures and process documentation.

Vendor and Stakeholder Coordination

• Assist with vendor communication and coordination activities.
• Support preparation of Requests for Quotation (RFQs) and bid evaluations.
• Work collaboratively with operations, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams.
• Provide project updates and technical information to team members as needed.

Safety, Quality, and Compliance

• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Participate in safety observations, training sessions, and risk assessments.
• Support quality and compliance initiatives related to engineering projects.
• Maintain safe work practices in office and manufacturing environments.

Professional Development

• Gain exposure to project management methodologies and engineering best practices.
• Learn manufacturing processes, equipment systems, and facility operations.
• Participate in training and development opportunities.
• Build technical, analytical, communication, and leadership skills through project assignments.

Education

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Civil Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university program.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of engineering principles and practices.
• Strong interest in project management, manufacturing, and process improvement.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Eagerness to learn and take initiative.

Preferred

• Previous internship, co-op, or engineering project experience.
• Exposure to AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar CAD software.
• Familiarity with project management tools such as MS Project.
• Experience working in a manufacturing, industrial, or laboratory environment.
• Coursework related to manufacturing processes, project management, or continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma concepts

The pay for this position is $24.00 - $27.00. If you are hired, your base salary will be determined based on factors such as geographic locations, skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.