Production Engineer, Weld - Tooling Design Intern - Summer 2027

Stellar; Garner (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellar in Garner, IA offers an internship focused on developing and implementing cost-effective manufacturing processes aligned with product specs and quality standards. You will assist in engineering instructions, cost quotations, and concurrent engineering reviews while supporting new product launches and production improvements.

The role covers tool design and procurement, prototype fabrication, training, and hands-on involvement with floor layouts, robotics, and welding equipment.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree preferred in manufacturing engineering or industrial engineering or related field.
• Experience in manufacturing engineering or a commensurate level of experience with related products; ability to handle multiple projects.
• Proficiency with computers, welding and assembly practices, tools and fixturing; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops engineering instructions using manufacturing engineering practices.
• Prepare quotations for labor, tooling, and equipment to support business unit requirements.
• Participate in concurrent engineering design reviews.
• Evaluate and approve drawings, routings, specs, and other documents.
• Design and procure tools/equipment.
• Write appropriation requests.
• Train employees or conduct training to introduce new processes.
• Prepare/manufacture prototypes using concurrent engineering; monitor part flow and communicate design changes.
• Investigate and validate new technologies and products for future growth.
• Develop and manage Cap Ex projects for Stellar weld equipment.
• Work on floor layout, racking, cart design, in design and implementation.
• Support production and part fitment issues.
• Root cause analysis and continuous improvement.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Computer proficiency

Statistics

Microsoft 365

Planning

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing/industrial engineering or related field

Tools

MRP systems

Robotics

Welding equipment

Job description

Description

Job Type

Internship

Description

Summary

Develops and implements optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards. Recommends and implements improvements to production processes, methods, and controls. Coordinates manufacturing launch for new or revised products.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities Include The Following

Other duties may be assigned.

• Responsible for the development of engineering instructions using manufacturing engineering practices.
• Prepare quotations for labor, tooling, and equipment to support the business unit requirements.
• Participate in concurrent engineering design reviews.
• Evaluate and approve drawings, routings, specs, and other documents.
• Design and procure tools/equipment.
• Write appropriation requests.
• Train employees or conduct training to introduce new processes.
• Prepare/manufacture prototypes as required utilizing the principles of concurrent engineering, currently monitors part flow, communicates design changes after jobs are released.
• Investigate and validate new technologies and products for future growth.
• Develop and manage Cap Ex projects pertaining to Stellar weld equipment.
• Works on floor layout, racking, cart design, in design and implementation
• Support production, part fitment issues
• Root cause analysis.
• Continually strive to improve in all aspects of job requirements.
• Other duties may be assigned.

General Competencies Required

• Capital improvement.
• Computer assisted design (CAD) proficiency.
• Computer proficiency.

Preferred Experience

• MRP Systems experience preferred.
• Process Improvement.
• Problem Resolution.
• Project Management.
• Must be able to improve manufacturing processes and methods for cost reduction, quality improvement and efficiency.
• Robotics
• Weld experience

Skills Required

• Computer Proficient with the ability to work fluently with Microsoft 365 Suite.
• Knowledge of statistics is required with general numeracy, coupled with good interpersonal skills.

Education And Experience

• B.S. degree in manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering or related field is preferred.
• Planning: an ability to think ahead and plan over a 3-6 month time span.
• Experience in manufacturing engineering or a commensurate level of experience with related products. Must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must have knowledge of computers, welding and assembly practices, tools and fixturing.
• Ability to communicate verbally, in writing and make presentations.
• Ability to work with vendors, customers, and employees.
• Excellent communications skills.
• Must excel at working in a team environment.

Additional Requirements

• Company sponsored continuing education may be required.
• Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Requirements

Internships, Engineering