Summer Intern - Manufacturing Process Engineer

Thinklance LLP; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on projects

Mentorship and development

Paid time off

Company-sponsored activities

Access to CliftonStrengths testing

Job summary

Thinklance LLP in Colorado Springs is seeking a hands-on engineer to contribute to improvement projects and develop mixed-model assembly processes. You will design basic fixtures, troubleshoot equipment, and help implement productive manufacturing workflows.

Ideal candidates have an engineering degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing disciplines, strong time management, teamwork, and clear communication.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing fields.
• Strong time management and prioritization abilities.
• Effective communication at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to improvement projects to achieve financial productivity goals.
• Develop and improve mixed-model assembly processes.
• Assist in creating process documentation for manufacturing operations.
• Design basic mechanical components and assemblies for work holding and fixturing.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process failures.
• Assist in capital equipment requisition and installation.
• Identify opportunities for safety and quality improvements.

Skills

Time management

Teamwork

Communication

Independent work

Education

Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering degree

Tools

PTC Creo

Job description

Your Role

Here's what you will be doing:

• Contribute to improvement projects to achieve financial productivity goals
• Develop and improve mixed-model assembly processes
• Assist in creating and utilizing process documentation for manufacturing operations
• Design basic mechanical components and assemblies for work holding and fixturing
• Troubleshoot equipment and process failures
• Assist in capital equipment requisition and installation
• Identify opportunities for safety and quality improvements

About You

The company is looking for candidates with:

• Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering degree path
• Mechanical design aptitude
• Experience with PTC Creo or equivalent solid modeling design software
• Personal time management skills
• Ability to work effectively with time and resource constraints
• Strong teamwork and internal customer-relation skills
• Effective verbal and written communication at all levels
• Ability to work both independently and within teams
• Effective data collection, analysis, interpretation, and decision-making skills

Compensation & Benefits

• Base hourly pay range: $25-$26, determined by experience and other factors
• Opportunity to be part of a dedicated team working on real, hands-on projects
• Professional growth through exposure to company leaders, development opportunities, and mentorship
• Networking and peer engagement through company-sponsored activities
• Access to CliftonStrengths testing and coaching to leverage individual strengths
• Generous paid time off supporting work-life balance
• Employment with an award-winning company recognized for employee engagement and workplace culture

Training & Development

Professional growth is supported through exposure to company leaders, skill-building opportunities, and mentor/mentee relationships.