Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Manufacturing Engineering Intern

ITW Power Nailing is a division of Illinois Tool Works, a global manufacturing leader with over 45,000 employees and yearly revenue over $15B. This division is part of the Construction Products segment providing premium nailing and fastening solutions across the globe. Our products are engineered to improve contractor productivity and elevate building quality across both new residential construction and remodeling projects. With trusted, category-defining brands like Paslode, we set the standard in wood-to-wood fastening systems—delivering performance, reliability, and productivity that professionals count on.

Are you ready to turn your engineering knowledge into real-world impact?

Join us as a Manufacturing Engineering Intern and be part of a team that's shaping the future of construction products. This internship offers a unique opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers and operations professionals to improve manufacturing processes, solve complex problems, and contribute to product innovation.

As part of our ITW internship program, you will encourage you to think and act like an entrepreneur. You will learn and develop through real-world job assignments, mentorship, and networking with a community of interns and ITW leaders. The position is located at our manufacturing facility in the town of Pocahontas, in the heart of northeast Arkansas.

As a key member of our team, you will:

• Assist in projects related to automation, layout changes and quality assurance.
• Collaborate with Operations and Manufacturing to develop and refine production processes.
• Investigate manufacturing challenges and design machine-based solutions.
• Analyze process data, identify trends, and present actionable recommendations.
• Help document and standardize procedures to ensure consistent product quality and performance.

Required Qualifications:

• Rising junior or senior pursuing a Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering degree.
• Proficiency in Microsoft office; Basic CAD modeling experience with Solid Works a plus.

Expected Learning:

• Exposure to manufacturing environments.
• Root cause analysis.
• Exposure to fastener manufacturing and packaging; including:
• Automated equipment
• Fastener Heading, threading and associated QC methods
• Associated quality requirements and inspection methods to ensure product conformity & performance

The hourly rate for this position is $23.00. Please note that this wage information serves as a general guideline. The company considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues' unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.