NPD Engineering Intern

Spectrum Plastics Group; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum Plastics Group in Pleasant Prairie, WI, is seeking an NPD Engineer Intern to support Continuous Improvement initiatives. This internship offers hands-on experience in an ISO13485 certified environment alongside experienced engineers.

You'll lead projects, collaborate across departments, and assist in process validation efforts. The ideal candidate is pursuing a degree in Engineering and possesses strong analytical and communication skills.

This is a full-time internship working Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline or related field.
• Strong interest in process development in an ISO13485 environment.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Hands-on aptitude and willingness to learn through practical project experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; CAD experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead Continuous Improvement initiatives to completion.
• Facilitate project team meetings to gain exposure collaborating across departments.
• Assist in process validation equipment qualification activities.
• Conduct investigations and gather data to support process decisions.
• Report regular updates on project initiatives.
• Provide general engineering support to the team on active projects.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Hands-on aptitude

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: PPC - Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158

Position Type: Internship

The New Product Development (NPD) Engineer Intern in Converting will support the company’s Continuous Improvement strategy and gain valuable exposure working in an ISO13485 certified environment. This internship provides the opportunity to contribute directly to the company’s core values: Safety and health, Respect for people, Highest ethical behavior, and Protect the planet. The intern will work alongside experienced engineers and cross‑functional teams, gaining hands‑on experience in engineering practices, testing, and project execution.

Reports to: Engineering Manager - Converting

Key Focus Areas

• Lead Continuous Improvement initiatives to completion.
• Facilitate project team meetings to gain exposure collaborating across engineering, operations, safety, and quality departments.
• Assist in process validation equipment qualification activities.
• Conduct investigations and gather data to support process decisions and product improvements.
• Report regular updates on project initiatives.
• Provide general engineering support to the engineering team on active projects.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline or related field.
• Strong interest in process development in an ISO13485 environment.
• Excellent problem‑solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Hands‑on aptitude and willingness to learn through practical project experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; CAD experience a plus.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit for long periods of time or lift loads of 40lbs.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday 40 hours per week.