Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op - Internship

PCNA; New Kensington (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 2,480,000 - 3,857,000; Full time

Job summary

PCNA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op Intern to assist in designing fixtures and tooling, documenting repeatable processes, and establishing design guides. You will contribute to process improvements and tooling records while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

The intern will work on 2D/3D drafting, SolidWorks, and standard tooling procedures, gaining hands-on experience in manufacturing engineering.

Qualifications

• Pursuing BS in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• Experience with SolidWorks.
• Willingness to learn and take initiative.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Design manufacturing tooling for new products, machined or additively manufactured.
• Adhere to tooling standards and document procedures.
• Create and maintain tooling/fixture records with clear process documentation.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost reductions using data.
• Support cross-functional targeted improvement projects.
• Aid in updating consumable parts inventory records.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Fast-paced environment

Microsoft Office

2D/3D drafting

Troubleshooting & RCA

Process documentation

Education

BS in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op - Internship

Job Category: Manufacturing Operations

Requisition Number: MANUF001632

• Posted : October 8, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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New Kensington, PA 15068, USA

Description

Who are we?

Polyconcept North America (PCNA) is the industry's biggest and most diverse offering of promotional products and decoration services. At PCNA, we don't just create products - we inspire brand experiences. Join our team and be part of a company where you can make a mark, build something meaningful, and grow in your career while helping brands leave lasting impressions.

Our Values

Delight Customers: Treat our customers the way you'd like to be treated.

Work Smart: Time is valuable. Focus on the things that can have the biggest impact on our business and customers. Be inquisitive and innovative

Think Team: Work together to get the job done. Be inclusive and collaborative.

Own It: Be accountable. Embrace challenges as opportunities, roll up your sleeves and make it happen.

Say It Like It Is: Be candid, honest and respectful. Offer constructive insights and welcome other's input.

Our Businesses

Leed's is the premier supplier of high-quality promotional products, with goods ranging from pens and drinkware to bags and mobile tech. Bullet is a leading supplier of low-price promotional products, offering deep inventory, reliable service and 24-hour turnaround. Trimark, a member of PCNA, is a leading developer and manufacturer of logo'd apparel for the Canadian and U.S. promotional industries. Trimark sells logo'd apparel across 6 different categories: Polos, T-Shirts and Tops, Woven Shirts, Knits and Fleece, Jackets, and Accessories, including Headwear. At JournalBooks, we believe in creative minds working together to create something truly unique in journals and planners. ETS has always sought to provide the very best in service, product selection, printing capabilities and competitive pricing, focused on drinkware, ETS offers a broad range of high-quality drinkware categories. Spoke's print-on-demand solutions and premium product assortment are standing by to help expand your inventory and fulfill your event and gifting needs!

The Position

PCNA is seeking a manufacturing engineering intern to assist the manufacturing engineering in their mission to improve quality and efficiency. The primary responsibility of this candidate will be to design fixtures and tooling used in various manufacturing processes, documenting and establishing a repeatable process and design guide.

Key Responsibilities

• Design manufacturing tooling for new products, which will be either machined or fabricated by additive processes
• Adhere to and further develop tooling standards
• Create & document procedures for process equipment, ensuring that procedures ensure operator & technician safety at all times.
• Develop & implement a system to maintain tooling / fixture records
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, particularly machine efficiency and cost reductions, utilizing data-driven methods.
• Assist with updating consumable parts inventory records
• Participate in cross functional targeted improvement projects.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good organizational skills
• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office package
• Experience with 2D & 3D drafting software
• Capable of performing process and equipment troubleshooting, root cause analysis and corrective action formulation
• Attention to detail, particularly with respect to developing process documentation

Minimum Qualifications

• Pursuing BS in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
• Eagerness to learn and take initiative
• Experience with Solidworks

Together We Inspire Pride

We want our team members to be proud of the essential work they do, our commitment to the sustainability, and the overall customer experience. We are a culture that will invest heavily in ourpeople, our companyand instate-of-the-art technologyto be at the forefront of innovation.

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PCNA is an equal opportunity employer. PCNA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics, or any characteristic applicable under state, federal and local laws.

PCNA is aware of recruitment scams in which individuals are falsely claiming to represent our company and/or our employees. All legitimate communication from PCNA will come from our Applicant Tracking System, LinkedIn Recruiter, or a verified PCNA email address ending in @pcna(.)com. We do NOT conduct interviews via instant messaging platforms like Skype or request sensitive personal information early in the hiring process. If you receive a message that seems suspicious, we recommend verifying its legitimacy and immediately reporting any fraudulent activity.

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