Manufacturing Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

IEWC
Sussex, Wisconsin, United StatesPosted Sep 29, 2026
Hardware / EngineeringSummer 2027

About the role

Shape your future at IEWC! As an employee-owner, you will be a valued team member, contributing to something bigger and gaining skills that will set your career up for hypergrowth! Are you a student looking to gain hands-on experience in manufacturing engineering, process development, and new product introduction? Bevco Engineering is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Intern to support documentation creation, pilot builds, data collection, and continuous improvement activities. This role offers valuable exposure to real-world engineering workflows while contributing directly to production success.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Review & Interpretation Assist in reviewing customer drawings, prints, and engineering documentation. Help identify critical-to-quality (CTQ) features and translate requirements into manufacturing tasks. Support engineering staff in evaluating manufacturability concerns. New Product Introduction (NPI) Support the NPI team in verifying bill of materials (BOM) accuracy and preparing documentation for pilot builds. Work with assembly technicians during pilot builds to observe and document process steps. Assist in creating work instructions, checklists, and process documentation. Project Coordination & Documentation Help maintain project timelines and update status tracking as needed. Assist in coordinating materials, tools, and resources for engineering builds and trials. Document process findings, improvement opportunities, and test results. Shop Floor & Customer Support Provide floor support during build validations and trials. Assist with data collection related to production efficiency, quality, and cycle times. Participate in continuous improvement activities under engineer guidance.

Qualifications

Education & Experience Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Exposure to engineering drawings, basic manufacturing concepts, or hands-on technical coursework preferred. Technical Skills Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset. Comfortable using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Interest in manufacturing processes, engineering documentation, and continuous improvement. Working Style Curious, motivated, and eager to learn in a fast-paced engineering environment. Strong attention to detail and willingness to ask questions. Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, technicians, and shop floor teams. Why Join Bevco Engineering? Work hands-on with engineering and assembly teams. Gain real-world experience in new product introduction and manufacturing engineering. Learn in a supportive environment that values growth, development, and curiosity. Contribute to projects that directly impact customers and production operations. What You'll Gain Exposure to manufacturing engineering best practices. Experience supporting pilot builds and new product launches. Opportunity to work directly with engineers, technicians, and production teams. Practical knowledge of engineering documentation, process improvement, and manufacturing operations. Hands-on experience that complements your academic coursework and prepares you for a career in engineering. If you're ready to build practical engineering experience and support high-quality manufacturing processes, we'd love to have you on the team. *The above represents the essential job functions that you are assigned to perform in your job. If you are unable to perform these essential duties, please see Human Resources as IEWC may be able to provide reasonable accommodations against the ADA requirements.

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