Summer 2027 Engineering Internship

Ruger Firearms; Mayodan (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate plus overtime

Housing stipend

Profit-sharing participation

Employee firearm purchase discount

Career pathway to full-time position

Job summary

Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. offers a Summer Engineering Internship onsite, providing exposure to manufacturing processes and a mentor-guided project that will be implemented on the production line.

You will gain experience in CNC, gage design, GD&T, lean practices, and project management, with a structured exit to potential full-time opportunities. Sophomore year in engineering and relocation to Ruger facilities are required.

Qualifications

• Sophomore year completed.
• Enrolled in an Accredited Engineering Degree Program.
• Temporarily relocate to Ruger facilities for the duration of the internship.
• Ability to work 40+ hours per week.
• CAD or Modeling experience.

Responsibilities

• Work on projects across CNC Milling and CNC Turning on a production line.
• Assist with PLC programming, gage design and validation, and GD&T applications.
• Participate in Kaizen teams and lean manufacturing activities.

Skills

Solidworks

Mastercam

CNC Machining

Process Capability Studies

Technical Writing

Production Experience

Metrology Experience

Education

Sophomore year completed

Accredited Engineering Degree Program

Tools

CAM software

CAD modeling

Job description

Starting wage is based on experience and shift. In addition to a base wage, every associate is eligible for quarterly profit sharing!! Various shifts are available and off shifts include additional shift differential pay.

• New Model or Derivative Development

Job Description

Starting wage is based on experience and shift. In addition to a base wage, every associate is eligible for quarterly profit sharing!! Various shifts are available and off shifts include additional shift differential pay.

Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc.

Summer Engineering Internship(onsite)

Exposure To

A manufacturing environment that promotes and encourages innovation, teamwork, and most importantly, exposure to many facets of modern manufacturing. We believe that during your time as an intern with Ruger you will have an experience that will grow your resume more than any other recognizable manufacturing company.

At Ruger You Will Have The Chance To Experience

• CNC Milling
• CNC Turning
• Troubleshooting Machining Processes
• PLC Programming
• Fabrication
• Welding
• Solid Modeling
• Gage Design
• Gage Validation
• Capability Studies
• Practical Application of GD&T Principles
• Kaizen Teams
• Project Management
• Surface Preparation Methods
• Fixture Design
• Product Assembly
• Lean Manufacturing
• Production Gemba Walks
• Laser Engraving
• Firearm Function Testing
• New Model or Derivative Development
• PPAP Process for Purchased Components

A Day In The Life Of a Ruger Intern

Engineers experience a wide variety of tasks every day at Ruger, one day is never the same as the next! Our interns work directly with a mentor on one of our manufacturing lines. You will be assigned a “summer project” at the beginning of your internship. This project is intended to give you the opportunity to design and build something that will be implemented into the production line. Progress will be monitored by your mentor and other engineers in design review settings. Portions of this project are to be completed individually as well as with other Ruger employees.

Examples of past intern projects are: inline gages used in production, automatic part marking machine for part traceability in production, automatic oiler used for rust prevention in assembly, tool cost savings for a product line, laser marking station for gages in the facility.

Interns will also spend some days shadowing their mentor in supporting production, attending design reviews, new product development meetings, interacting with outside suppliers, planning product flow and improvements to manufacturing.

You will also have the opportunity to work directly with our production associates to learn how our manufacturing method works in real time. As an intern or engineer we try to cultivate a “Servant Leader” atmosphere as our role is to solve problems and provide solutions to the manufacturing line associates to make their job function smoothly.

Lastly, at the end of your internship, you will have the chance to practice your communication skills by creating a presentation that will be delivered in a group setting to engineering and management.

Skills that can set you apart from the competition but not required:

• Solidworks Proficiency
• Mastercam or similar CAM software
• CNC Machining Experience
• Process Capability Studies
• Technical Writing
• Prior Production Experience
• Metrology Experience

Minimum Requirements

• Sophomore year completed
• Enrolled in an Accredited Engineering Degree Program
• Temporarily relocate to one of the three Ruger facilities for the duration of the internship
• Ability to work 40+ hours per week
• Any CAD or Modeling experience

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate paid on a weekly basis, plus (1.5x rate) overtime as needed.
• A housing stipend paid at the beginning of your internship.
• Holiday pay and a portion of the company’s profit-sharing program for your time employed at Ruger
• Eligible to purchase one (1) Ruger firearm of their choice at employee pricing at the successful completion of the internship. (All federal and local firearm regulations are applicable to the purchase.)
• We view the internship program as a pathway to a full-time engineering position with Ruger

Internship Schedule

Internship will start in May and ends in August, based on each divisions’ needs and individuals school schedules.

Ruger.com/careers

Applications will be reviewed and interviews will begin in September. Final selections will be made in December.

Thank you, for your interest in Ruger Firearms.