Mechanical Engineering Intern — Lean Design & Hands-on

Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc.; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Barry-Wehmilller Companies Inc. (BW Papersystems) offers a Mechanical Engineering Intern position for Summer 2026 to gain hands‑on experience in mechanical design, analysis, and optimization of machinery. You will work with senior engineers, update CAD models, and contribute to documentation and design reviews.

The internship runs May–August and provides exposure to Lean principles, product development, and cross‑functional collaboration within a global engineering team.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of college coursework completed in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) is preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and design skills.

Responsibilities

• Process QSM tasks by researching intent and requirements related to documentation changes and implementing them in SolidWorks models and drawings as approved by the Change Team.
• Update CAD models and drawings for new machine construction based on feedback from Assembly, as approved by Product Development Engineering.
• Assist machine designers by conducting purchased‑part research, performing light design tasks, and organizing documentation.
• Create detailed and assembly drawings of new SolidWorks models.
• Participate in design reviews and project meetings to contribute ideas and feedback.
• Assist in setting up product configurators for standardized designs.
• Review and organize product documentation, ensuring that any residual changes are processed effectively.

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Barry-Wehmilller Companies Inc. (BW Papersystems) offers a Mechanical Engineering Intern position for Summer 2026 to gain hands‑on experience in mechanical design, analysis, and optimization of machinery. You will work with senior engineers, update CAD models, and contribute to documentation and design reviews.

The internship runs May–August and provides exposure to Lean principles, product development, and cross‑functional collaboration within a global engineering team.