Product Design Engineering Intern

Southwire Company; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 2,755,000 - 3,168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Matching

Pension Plan

Flexible Work Schedules

Job summary

Southwire Company, LLC operates as a leading wire and cable producer in North America, offering a college internship and co-op program that blends academic learning with real-world projects. Interns work on assigned projects within engineering, gaining mentorship and a path toward potential full-time employment.

Program runs during the summer rotation, typically 10–12 weeks for interns and 16–18 weeks for co-ops, beginning May 17 and ending August 6.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a college/university pursuing Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or equivalent.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.
• Awareness of sustainability issues and trends.
• Proven ability to work in a team.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Effective communication, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Assist Engineering by designing cable solution packages and creating SolidWorks drawings.
• Evaluate assembly cells and suggest fixtures and jigs improvements for productivity, safety, and quality.
• Design, source, and manage procurement for fixtures and jigs with vendor quotes and POs.
• Develop an improved document coordination system to support Engineering Change Management.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's/ingenious degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner.

The purpose of Southwire’s College Programs is to provide valuable experience to students pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our goal is to give students meaningful work that builds on what they are learning in the classroom. Our programs are project based. Students will receive a project at the beginning of the summer and present it in our project expo at the end of the summer. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to develop innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live.How will you power what’s possible?

Shift: May 17th - Aug 6th

Pay Rate: $20.00– $23.00

Job Description

Job Summary/Objective:
The purpose of Southwire’s College Programs is to help early career professionals bring together formal learning and

productive work to improve their ability to transition from school to work. Southwire provides interns and co-ops with

“real world” applications of their academic studies, helpful feedback and coaching, and consideration for employment

after graduation. Each student will have a variety of responsibilities and assigned projects that relate to their field of

study and be responsible for developing a timeline, progress updates, and final delivery in a senior leadership expo.

Note: All new interns and co-ops must begin in the summer rotation.

Ready to explore new horizons in your own development as a Southwire Intern or Co-op and help us power what’s possible?

Key Responsibilities

• Your intern assignment is generally 10-12 weeks, and co-op assignment is generally 16-18 weeks and will include an assigned project and opportunities to present your work.
• You will also collaborate on other exciting projects and work with talented peers and inspirational leaders, many of whom began as interns and co-ops themselves.
• You will be provided a robust developmental experience through an immersive onboarding and offboarding experience, assigned a mentor, networking opportunities, organized events, activities, and
• You will have the opportunity to impact the future of the organization, all the while being exposed to a world-class program community.
• Finally, our rising senior interns and co-ops are considered for full-time employment opportunities.

Long Description

Project Summary

Support the Engineering team in advancing the company's sustainability objectives under the Strong, Sustainable Southwire strategy by developing customer-specific cable solution packages, improving manufacturing processes, and enhancing engineering documentation systems. This project focuses on applying mechanical and industrial engineering principles to design and support production tooling, streamline engineering change management processes, and deliver efficient, customer-focused solutions.

Description of Responsibilities

• Design and develop customer-requested cable solution packages, including detailed customer and assembly drawings using SolidWorks.
• Evaluate assembly cell operations to identify opportunities for new or improved fixtures and jigs that enhance productivity, safety, and quality.
• Design, source, and manage procurement activities for fixtures and jigs, including obtaining vendor quotations and preparing purchase requests.
• Research industry best practices and develop an improved document coordination system to support Engineering Change Management processes

Qualifications and Experience Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work
• Up-to-date awareness of sustainability issues, best practices, and trends
• Proven working experience in a team environment
• Experience in systems thinking and process management
• Strong organization, planning and analytical skills
• Able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Benefits We Offer:

• 401k with Matching & Pension Plan (Eligible for Pension after 1,000 Hours Worked)
• Flexible Work Schedules

Southwire is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.