Process Engineer Intern (Year-Round)

Charter Manufacturing; Valley (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Charter Manufacturing invites applicants to join Charter Wire as a Process Engineer Internship, providing floor-level training and leading multiple process-improvement teams. You will support operations while gaining practical design and analysis experience.

The program is part-time (15-20 hours/week) during school and full-time (40 hours/week) in the summer, based in Milwaukee—Menomonee Valley—with start January 2027 and year-round duration.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a four-year engineering degree with Sophomore status.
• Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
• Proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work in a team and handle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and evaluate project estimates for operational challenges.
• Design solutions using AutoCAD and SolidWorks with occasional 3D printing.
• Manage process data collection and project tracking.

Skills

Engineering

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree enrollment (Sophomore)

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

3D printing

Job description

Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business where our will to grow drives us to do it better. Join the team and become part of our family!

Charter Wire is a leading Tier 1 supplier and manufacturer of Engineered Shaped Wire, Cold Finished Bar, and Cold-Headed and Stamped Components to various industries, including Automotive, Agriculture, Construction, Consumer, Industrial and Oil & Gas. Charter Wire is a member of the Charter Manufacturingfamily of companies.

About the Process Engineer Internship:

Provide technical support to operations by spending time on the floor learning processes, troubleshooting, and leading and/or participating on multiple process improvement teams.

Program structure:

• Schedule: Part-time (15-20 hours/week) during the academic year and full-time (40 hours/week) during the summer.
• Location: Milwaukee - Menomonee Valley
• Start Date: January 2027
• Duration: Year-round internship

What we're looking for:

• Enrollment in a four-year degree program in Engineering or a related field with current status of at least a Sophomore level.
• Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Ability to succeed in a team environment.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.

Preferred experience:

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• AutoCAD experience.

What you'll focus on:

• Investigate, evaluate and develop project estimates for a variety of operational business challenges at Charter Wire.
• Design solutions to resolve challenges throughout the building via AutoCad (SolidWorks) part creation with occasional utilization of 3D printing.
• Manage process data collection and analysis as part of project tracking and completion.

What Sets Our Internship Program Apart:

Work on meaningful projects while receiving mentorship, professional development, and networking opportunities that help launch your career. Our paid internship program also includes signature experiences like Charter's Intern Kickoff Day, volunteer opportunities, professional development workshops, and the Intern Summer Showcase.

Internship positions are not benefits-eligible.