What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design Engineering Intern position at ITW Automotive?
Job Description
Position Objective: Provide direct support to the Design Engineering team with a wide range of activities related to product design, tooling development, and engineering documentation. This internship offers hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment, allowing the intern to apply classroom knowledge to real-world engineering challenges while gaining exposure to cross-functional operations including Quality, Toolroom, and Production.
Essential Functions
As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Position Objective: Provide direct support to the Design Engineering team with a wide range of activities related to product design, tooling development, and engineering documentation. This internship offers hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment, allowing the intern to apply classroom knowledge to real-world engineering challenges while gaining exposure to cross-functional operations including Quality, Toolroom, and Production.
Essential Functions
- Support the Design Engineering team in developing and maintaining part, tooling, and gage designs
- Assist with new product development and continuous improvement initiatives
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Toolroom, and Production teams
- Maintain and update engineering documentation, including drawings and change management records
- Gain exposure to manufacturing processes and understand the impact of design on production performance
- Assist with troubleshooting design-related issues and supporting engineering projects as needed
- Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Tool Design, or a related field
- Experience with SolidWorks (coursework or internship)
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Effective communication and teamwork abilities
- Interest in manufacturing, tooling, and product design
- Familiarity with GD&T principles
- Exposure to CNC machining, milling, or turning
- Understanding of tooling or fixture design concepts
As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.