Engineering Intern

Engineering Intern

Pay: $25.22 - $28.13 / hour, depending on experience and qualifications

Schedule: 1st Shift (Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

Up to 40 hours may be expected during summer months. Internships may extend past summer months.

Location: 10606 Apison Pike Collegedale, TN 37315

Job Summary

McKee Foods is seeking two Engineering Interns to join our Corporate Engineering team. Students selected for this position will receive guidance from experienced engineers as they learn the dynamics of the engineering function from the inside of a leading snack-food manufacturer.

Learn from the best as you assist our Corporate Engineering Groups in all phases of projects helping to ensure cost, schedule and performance objectives are successfully met

Participate in problem solving of equipment/process related issues; assist Plant Maintenance with troubleshooting and solution implementation

Assist in planning and coordinating project installations, including coordinating and overseeing vendors and mechanical/electrical contractors

Collect and verify field dimensions and other data

Assure installations adhere to approved drawings

Track all purchase requisitions, and drawing packages from design through installation

Provide weekly updates to management on project status and schedule progress/completion

Perform CAD operations to check equipment layout and prepare as built drawings for installed equipment

Participate in continuous improvement /Lean initiatives and events

Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Current enrollment/ completion of at least 2 full academic years of a BS degree program in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering school OR

completion of 2 years of full-time pre-engineering studies program by May 2026, along with a verifiable acceptance into an ABET-accredited 4 year engineering program for fall of 2026

Academic eligibility to attend classes in the fall

Ability to organize and prioritize multiple project activities

High level of initiative, assertiveness and self-direction

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to excel in a project team environment

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with continuous improvement philosophies such as Lean or Six Sigma

Strong ability in drafting programs (Solidworks, AutoCAD or similar)

Familiarity and experience with AutoCAD and SolidWorks, CAD, FEA and other design software

Prior technical work experience

Knowledge of shop practices (machine and fabrication)

Knowledge of schematic reading

Willingness to travel to other McKee facilities, vendor locations, and suppliers as required

Minimum engineering GPA of 3.0

Current enrollment in a college/university within commuting distance of location and ability to work part-time beyond the summer break

Benefits:

Competitive weekly pay

401(k) with matching contributions

Credit Union

Exercise and recreation facility

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer