Summer Intern - Manufacturing Process Engineer

allegion; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Allegion's Colorado Springs facility is seeking a Summer Intern - Manufacturing Process Engineer to join a team of Manufacturing Engineers supporting daily operations in a high‑mix environment. You will gain hands‑on experience applying engineering principles to real‑world assembly processes.

The internship emphasizes problem‑solving, fixture design, process documentation, and opportunities to contribute to safety and quality improvements, enabling growth and practical career development.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Contribute to improvement projects to achieve financial productivity goals.
• Develop and improve mixed-model assembly processes.
• Assist in developing process documentation for operations.
• Design basic mechanical components/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

Mechanical design aptitude

Time management

Teamwork

Communication

Independent work

Data analysis

Resource management

Creo / solid modeling

Education

Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering degree path

Tools

PTC Creo

Job description

Summer Intern - Manufacturing Process Engineer, Colorado Springs, CO

Summer Intern - Manufacturing Process Engineer

The Manufacturing Process Engineer Summer Intern will join a team of Manufacturing Engineers supporting the daily operations of a high-mix commercial door lock manufacturing facility in Colorado Springs, CO. This role will offer early career experience and real-world applications of engineering principles and problem-solving techniques. Ideal candidates for this role will have strong mechanical aptitude and an ability to learn complex product assembly processes while identifying deficiencies and opportunities for improvement

What You Will Do:

• Contribute to improvement projects to achieve financial productivity goals
• Contribute to the development and improvement of mixed-model assembly processes
• Assist in the development of process documentation and its utilization by manufacturing operations
• Design basic mechanical components/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

What You Need to Succeed:

• Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering degree path
• Mechanical design aptitude
• PTC Creo or equivalent solid modeling design software experience
• 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 resulting decision-making

Why Work for Us?

Allegion is a Great Place to Grow your Career if:

You're seeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others. With thousands of employees and customers around the world, there's plenty of room to make an impact. As our values state, "this is your business, run with it".

You're looking for a company that will invest in your professional development. As we grow, we want you to grow with us.

You want a culture that promotes work-life balance. Our employees enjoy generous paid time off, because at Allegion we recognize that you have a full life outside of work!

You want to work for an award-winning company that invests in its people. Allegion is proud to be a recipient of the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for the second year in a row, recognizing our commitment to employee engagement, strengths-based development, and unlocking human potential.

What You'll Get from Us:

• An opportunity to be a part of a dedicated team that collaborates on real, hands-on projects
• Professional Growth through exposure to Allegion's leaders, professional development and skill building opportunities, and mentor/mentee relationships
• Meaningful time to network and get to know your peers through Allegion sponsored activities hosted by the Talent Attraction Team
• Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through CliftonStrengths testing and coaching

Compensation: This range is provided by Allegion. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.

The expected Base Hourly Range: $25-$26. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Not sure if your experience perfectly aligns with the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification and every single preferred qualification of a job posting. At Allegion, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every item in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role.

We Celebrate Who We Are!

Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. Together, we embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, as well as the differences and similarities within the relationships that we foster with customers, suppliers and the communities where we live an