Manufacturing Engineering Intern

NWU; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Stock purchase plan

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

NWU is seeking a driven engineering student to join our team for hands-on production support in machining and assembly environments. You will assist with evaluating upgrades, justify capital equipment, and help optimize tooling and layouts while gaining real-world experience in manufacturing operations.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in a Mechanical or Industrial Engineering program with a 3.0 GPA or higher and are comfortable working independently and within teams.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or comparable program.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide general production support for machining and assembly areas through hands‑on troubleshooting and technical assistance.
• Assist in evaluating the need for machine and assembly area upgrades.
• Participate in capital equipment justification as needed.
• Review and analyze standards and operational layouts to suggest improvements.
• Assist in the selection and implementation of tooling and fixtures for machining and assembly jobs.
• Participate in cost of quality improvements, root cause analysis, and corrective action.
• React to changing priorities in a timely manner.
• Report man-hour estimates.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

3D printing

Job description

Your Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide general production support for machining and assembly areas through hands‑on troubleshooting and technical assistance
• Assist in evaluating the need for machine and assembly area upgrades
• Participate in capital equipment justification as needed
• Review and analyze standards and operational layouts to suggest improvements
• Assist in the selection and implementation of tooling and fixtures for machining and assembly jobs
• Participate in cost of quality improvements, root cause analysis, and corrective action
• React to changing priorities in a timely manner
• Report man-hour estimates

About You

The company is looking for:

• Currently enrolled and pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or comparable Engineering program
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as an effective team member
• Mechanical aptitude and desire for hands‑on work

Accelerators include:

• Experience with CAD software such as AutoCAD
• Experience with 3D printers

Compensation & Benefits

• Base pay range: $21.00 - $28.00 per hour, determined by location, skills, education, and experience
• Medical and dental benefits
• Stock purchase plan
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Career Progression

Graco’s culture empowers employees to create their own career path, with opportunities to advance within current departments or explore new roles in different divisions. Managers provide support and guidance for ongoing career growth.