Intern, Project Engineer

Responsibilities

Project Support

• Assist Project Engineers with the planning, execution, and monitoring of engineering projects.
• Support the development of project schedules, timelines, and budgets.
• Track project activities and help maintain project documentation.
• Participate in project meetings and provide follow-up on assigned action items.
• Support project closeout activities, including documentation and lessons learned.

Engineering and Technical Support

• Assist in the preparation of engineering drawings, specifications, reports, and technical documentation.
• Support equipment evaluations, process studies, and engineering analyses.
• Collect, organize, and analyze operational and project-related data.
• Participate in equipment testing, commissioning, and validation activities.
• Assist with troubleshooting equipment and process issues under the guidance of senior engineers.

Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement

• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in process improvement projects focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction.
• Assist in performing root cause investigations and corrective action activities.
• Gather operational data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Support development of standard operating procedures and process documentation.

Vendor and Stakeholder Coordination

• Assist with vendor communication and coordination activities.
• Support preparation of Requests for Quotation (RFQs) and bid evaluations.
• Work collaboratively with operations, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams.
• Provide project updates and technical information to team members as needed.

Safety, Quality, and Compliance

• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Participate in safety observations, training sessions, and risk assessments.
• Support quality and compliance initiatives related to engineering projects.
• Maintain safe work practices in office and manufacturing environments.

Professional Development

• Gain exposure to project management methodologies and engineering best practices.
• Learn manufacturing processes, equipment systems, and facility operations.
• Participate in training and development opportunities.
• Build technical, analytical, communication, and leadership skills through project assignments.

Education

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Civil Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university program.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of engineering principles and practices.
• Strong interest in project management, manufacturing, and process improvement.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Eagerness to learn and take initiative.

Preferred

• Previous internship, co-op, or engineering project experience.
• Exposure to AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar CAD software.
• Familiarity with project management tools such as MS Project.
• Experience working in a manufacturing, industrial, or laboratory environment.
• Coursework related to manufacturing processes, project management, or continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma concepts

The pay for this position is $24.00 - $27.00. If you are hired, your base salary will be determined based on factors such as geographic locations, skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.

Sierra Aluminum is a vertically integrated aluminum extrusion mill providing standard, custom and OEM aluminum products that range from basic mill finished extrusions all the way to finished, fabricated shapes. With in-house value added services such as anodizing, painting, thermal improvement, fabrication and specialized packaging, we ensure consistent quality products delivered on time.

At Samuel, we believe every team member brings unique and valuable skills, experiences and knowledge to our thriving business – enabling us to build on over 170 years of success in the metals industry. We offer countless opportunities for our team members to develop and grow in their careers, empower them to make decisions on the job and be a part of driving positive change – within our organization and in the communities where we live and work. If you’re seeking a dynamic, supportive and welcoming workplace to make your mark and grow your career, we have the programs, culture and opportunities to make it happen. We’re stronger together.

At Samuel we believe in a culture of equality. Respect and integrity are at our core. We are committed to building and creating an environment that is open and welcoming for everyone.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization

Samuel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In the United States, we utilize E-Verify.