What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design/Manufacturing Engineer (Spring 2026 Part-Time Internship) position at Farrar Corporation?
Position Title: Design/Manufacturing Engineer (2026 Part-Time Spring Semester Internship)
Reports to: Engineering Manager
Job Location: Onsite in Norwich, KS
Employment Type: Hourly
Hours: 20-30 hours per week
Compensation: $18/hour
Application Deadline: 12/19/2025
Position Summary
Part-time internships are 20-30 hours per week during academic semesters with the opportunity for full time employment during the summer. Part-time 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.
Pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in one of the following:
Reports to: Engineering Manager
Job Location: Onsite in Norwich, KS
Employment Type: Hourly
Hours: 20-30 hours per week
Compensation: $18/hour
Application Deadline: 12/19/2025
Position Summary
Part-time internships are 20-30 hours per week during academic semesters with the opportunity for full time employment during the summer. Part-time 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
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
- 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
- Must adhere to all safety rules and wear required PPE
- Work may involve exposure to noise and dust in a non-climate controlled environment.
Salary : $18