
Mechanical Engineering Intern
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This assignment supports manufacturing operations through continuous improvement, production capacity, new component launches, and resolution of production and equipment issues. The intern will work across machining and assembly processes and interact with multiple departments. The role offers exposure to safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement, with developmental opportunities in manufacturing engineering.
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JOB REQUIREMENTS: Join a team that values balance, open communication, and your future! Dorner Manufacturing, a Columbus McKinnon Organization, is growing, and we're looking for people who want more than just a job-they want a workplace where they can thrive. Enjoy a culture that prioritizes your work-life balance, leaders who communicate openly, and a company committed to continuous growth and innovation. Discover a career where you can make a difference and still make time for what matters most, apply now! Job Summary/Overview This assignment is for a mechanical or industrial engineer in a manufacturing role. It supports several business needs: Continuous improvement in manufacturing operations including safety, cost quality and delivery; Increased manufacturing capacity and flexibility to support production surge requirements; Launch of components for new model requirements; Problem solving of daily production and equipment issues; Development of future manufacturing engineering resource. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Revising and updating standard operating procedures and work instructions Creating new process documentation, time studies, and work standards Drafting cell layout Assists with mechanical design improvements for assembly and machining processes utilizing CAD software. Conducting machine capability studies Testing of process and tooling changes Assist operators in identifying and resolving process issues Investigating and resolving quality issues Collecting quality and process data Completing ergonomic assessments Key Learning Objectives Operation of modern manufacturing plant Understanding of machining or assembly operation Principles of continuous improvement Interaction of multiple departments (manufacturing, purchasing, quality, shipping, etc.) Functional/Technical Developmental Opportunities Machining Positions - Understanding of machining processes, cutting tools, and geometric tolerancing Assembly Positions - Design of cell layouts, new model launch and integration, and development of work standards Interactions of machining and assembly Problem solving skills Will this assignment have cross-functional opportunities? Yes. The student will be exposed to Safety, Quality, Productivity, and continuous improvement. Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities A team player with excellent communication skills. Ability to be flexible and adjust priories to reflect changing needs or job demands. Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail. Familiarity with statistical analysis preferred Exposure to AutoCAD / SolidWorks preferred Experience with Microsoft Office Suite Qualifications A junior or senior college student pursuing a Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Degree Two years of mechanical or industrial engineering education GPA 2.8 or higher preferred EOE/AA Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/E9041FBC2CFF4977
How this job compares
Set against the 1,440 open Manufacturing Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$115–175K/yr680 salary ranges
- US median$23–30/hr245 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 55 open Manufacturing Engineering jobs in Wisconsin and 1,440 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Wisconsin
- Eaton Corporation6 open
- Modine Manufacturing Company4 open
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- Experience
- Manufacturing Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 8 years (871 postings).
- Education
- 628 of the 1,440 open Manufacturing Engineering jobs (44%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 29, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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