Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Position Title: Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Department: Engineering

Reports to: Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Classification: Non-Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

As a Manufacturing Engineering Intern, you will gain hands-on experience supporting the design, documentation, and improvement of products and manufacturing processes. You will work closely with engineering and production teams to help translate concepts into manufacturable designs while ensuring products are built efficiently and to high quality standards. This role offers the opportunity to develop CAD drawings, create technical documentation, assist with manufacturing tooling and fixtures, and collaborate with the production team to solve real-world engineering challenges on the factory floor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create and update 2D and 3D CAD drawings.
• Develop technical documentation such as work instructions, quality plans, and engineering documentation for internal and external use.
• Assist in building manufacturing and welding fixtures according to engineering drawings.
• Collaborate with manufacturing team members to troubleshoot and solve production challenges.
• Provide hands-on support on the production floor when needed.
• Assist engineering team with continuous improvement and product development activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Intermediate AutoCAD skills.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage and complete projects independently.
• Team-oriented with a willingness to support colleagues when needed.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma required.
• Currently enrolled in a Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology program preferred.
• Minimum of two years of CAD experience through coursework or work experience.
• Prior exposure to manufacturing environments preferred.
• Hands-on experience with shop equipment such as drill presses, saws, or welding equipment preferred.
• Machine shop experience preferred.
• Valid Michigan driver’s license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Regularly required to talk and hear.
• Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, and use hands to handle tools or materials.
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 40 pounds.
• Requires close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This position works primarily in a manufacturing environment that includes assembly and welding operations. Interns will spend time both in the engineering workspace and on the production floor collaborating with the manufacturing team. Noise levels may occasionally be loud, and the environment may include typical manufacturing conditions such as dust.

NOTICE:

OMT-Veyhl USA Group of companies is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for qualified applicants in all employment decisions.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.