Tool Designer-Manufacturing Internship

Position Overview: Tool Design Intern will support the design and development of production tooling and fixtures used in manufacturing operations. This role provides hands-on experience using SolidWorks to create 3D models and detailed drawings while applying design for manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Maintainability (DFMt) principles. The intern will work closely with engineering, production, maintenance, and safety teams, to ensure tooling solutions meet quality, safety, and operational requirements.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the internship, the candidate will be able to:

• Develop proficiency in SolidWorks for 3D modeling and 2D drawing creation
• Apply design for manufacturability and maintainability principles in real-world applications
• Understand tooling design considerations including clearance, material selection, and safety
• Interpret and revise engineering drawings and specifications
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, production, and maintenance teams
• Gain exposure to change control processes and documentation standards
• Understand how tooling impacts product quality, cost, and production efficiency
  
  

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist in designing production tooling, fixtures, and related components using SolidWorks
• Create and update detailed 2D drawings and 3D models in accordance with company standards
• Support design efforts by applying DFM and DFMt principles
• Evaluate tooling designs for proper clearances, functionality, and safe operation
• Revise and update existing drawings based on engineering changes or production feedback
• Participate in design reviews and incorporate feedback into tooling designs
• Ensure documentation accuracy and proper version control within designated systems
  
  

Secondary Responsibilities

• Support material selection and basic analysis for tooling applications
• Assist in troubleshooting tooling-related issues on the production floor
• Coordinate with stakeholders including engineers, technicians, and production personnel
• Help maintain organized CAD files, drawing libraries, and project documentation
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to tooling and process efficiency
• Observe and learn manufacturing processes to better understand tooling application and performance
  
  

Requirements

Sparton interns must meet the following criteria:

• Active pursuit of a Bachelor or Graduate degree at an Accredited Institution and be able to provide documentation to confirm your degree progress.
• (Please include any specific degree(s) or coursework that would be ideal for this internship)
• Current class standing of sophomore or above (30 credits)
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be able to work on-site in DeLeon Springs, FL
  
  

Mentor: Senior Tool Designer Travel Requirement

• No travel required
• The physical demands describe here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. This job operates in a professional office environment and a manufacturing environment. The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions in the plant. The noise level in the work environment may be loud.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk, and communicate, use hands/finger, feel, and reach with arms. This position requires the ability to lift, bend or stoop as necessary up to 50lbs.
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Accessibility

Sparton DeLeon Springs, LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email us at Accessibility@Sparton.com

Disclaimer

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.