Manufacturing Engineering Intern — Hands-On & Growth Path

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

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.