Design/manufacturing Engineer (2026 Summer Internship)

Design/Manufacturing Engineer (2026 Summer Internship)

Reports to: Engineering Manager

Job Location: Onsite in Norwich, KS

Employment Type: Hourly

Hours: 40 hours per week

Compensation: $18/hour

Position Summary

Summer internships are 40 hours per week, typically lasting from late May to early August. Interns will work in person at our Norwich, KS facility. This position will work within our pattern shop, foundry, and machine shop learning and assisting in all engineering and production support tasks.

Primary Responsibilities

Assist in developing manufacturing processes for new products

Design and produce foundry tooling and finishing work holding components

Program/Setup CNC machining equipment (lathes, 3 & 4 axis mills, 5 axis mill-turns)

Work closely with engineering and production personnel to investigate and solve technical problems

Assist with and lead process improvements for production teams

Develop setup and work instructions

Research and implement new tools and manufacturing processes

Education/Experience:

Pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in one of the following:

Manufacturing Engineer

Mechanical Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Robotics/Mechatronics Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Engineering Technology

Other related fields

Qualifications

Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the U.S. at the time of making application, and visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for F-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors who will need employment sponsorship

Candidates must be able to work onsite for the entirety of the internship program unless otherwise approved by the supervisor

A basic knowledge of manufacturing, industrial, or mechanical engineering principles

3D CAD education or experience (SolidWorks preferred)

Experience with Mastercam

Understanding of CNC machining and programming

Strong work ethic, communication, problem solving, and organizational skills

Work Environment / Safety Requirements

Must adhere to all safety rules and wear required PPE

Work may involve exposure to noise and dust in a non-climate controlled environment.