Manufacturing Engineering Intern: CAD & Process Improvement

UEC; 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

Graco is seeking a student engineer to provide general production support in machining and assembly environments. You will troubleshoot, evaluate upgrades, justify capital equipment, and help optimize tooling and layouts. Opportunities exist to contribute to cost-of-quality improvements and root-cause analysis.

The role emphasizes hands-on work as part of an engineering program, with accelerators in AutoCAD and 3D printing. Tuition reimbursement and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 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 an effective team member.
• Mechanical aptitude and desire for hands-on work.

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

CAD experience

3D printing

Written communication

Team collaboration

Independent work

Mechanical aptitude

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or comparable program

Tools

AutoCAD

3D printers

Job description

Graco is seeking a student engineer to provide general production support in machining and assembly environments. You will troubleshoot, evaluate upgrades, justify capital equipment, and help optimize tooling and layouts. Opportunities exist to contribute to cost-of-quality improvements and root-cause analysis.

The role emphasizes hands-on work as part of an engineering program, with accelerators in AutoCAD and 3D printing. Tuition reimbursement and comprehensive benefits are offered.