Manufacturing Engineering Intern – Hands-on, Mentorship & Growth

apog; Faribault (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental/Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

EAP

Job summary

Tru Vue Inc. is hiring interns for Summer 2027 at Cincinnati, OH, Faribault, MN and Louisville, KY locations. The 12-week program runs May–August and offers hands-on project experience, mentorship from industry experts, and professional development on the manufacturing floor.

Interns will collaborate with procurement, planning, logistics, and production teams, gaining exposure to process improvement and lean manufacturing while building practical engineering skills for a career in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field.
• Sophomore, Junior, or Senior standing during the internship.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Interest in manufacturing and hands-on engineering work.
• Able to work on the production floor and with multiple teams.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Willingness to learn, ask questions, and take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Work with procurement, planning, logistics, and production on real projects.
• Support planning, coordination, purchase, and movement of materials.
• Assist with purchase orders.
• Communicate with suppliers about pricing and delivery dates.
• Identify cost savings and reliable suppliers.
• Assist with purchasing and supplier communication.
• Participate in continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Willingness to learn

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Tru Vue Inc. is hiring interns for Summer 2027 at Cincinnati, OH, Faribault, MN and Louisville, KY locations. The 12-week program runs May–August and offers hands-on project experience, mentorship from industry experts, and professional development on the manufacturing floor.

Interns will collaborate with procurement, planning, logistics, and production teams, gaining exposure to process improvement and lean manufacturing while building practical engineering skills for a career in manufacturing.