Engineering Intern (Manufacturing / New Product Development)
Job Type
Internship
Description
  • Are you an engineering student looking for hands-on, real-world manufacturing experience?
  • Do you want exposure to new technologies, injection molding, and product launches?
  • Are you interested in working in a manufacturing environment that makes products that save lives?

If the answer is YES, then PMC SMART Solutions is the place for you!


Who is PMC SMART Solutions?

PMC is a globally recognized, award-winning contract manufacturer providing life-saving medical devices and safety-enhancing automotive components to international, market-leading OEMs and Tier One customers.


PMC offers services from design for manufacturability and program management through injection molding, full assembly, packaging, and sterilization management. For its medical customers, PMC operates under ISO 13485 certification, FDA registration, and state-of-the-art Class 8 (100,000) clean rooms. PMC is a certified Women-Owned Business Enterprise, supporting supplier diversity initiatives worldwide.


What would you look forward to in this role?

  • Gaining hands-on experience in manufacturing engineering, new technology implementation, and product launches.
  • Exposure to injection molding, tooling, process development, and validation activities.
  • The opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that directly impact quality and customer satisfaction.
  • Working closely with experienced engineers, project managers, customers, and vendors in a collaborative environment.
  • Developing technical, analytical, and project management skills while supporting real production programs.

What key responsibilities would you assume in this role?

  • Participate in the design, build, and sampling of new injection molds and manufacturing processes.
  • Conduct Design of Experiments (DOEs) on new processes and emerging technologies.
  • Collect, analyze, and present data related to new process and technology implementations, including recommendations.
  • Support new product project management activities, including tool design meetings, mold trials, and schedule tracking.
  • Assist with Gantt chart development, project documentation, and customer/vendor communications.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement projects by analyzing manufacturing processes and supporting efficiency improvements.
  • Coordinate with customers and vendors on product specifications to support customer satisfaction.

Who will you work side by side with to achieve extraordinary results?

  • Manufacturing, Process, Tooling, and Quality Engineers
  • Project Managers supporting new product launches
  • Cross-functional partners within Operations and Production
  • External customers and suppliers
Requirements

What is needed to thrive in this role?

  • Active enrollment and good academic standing in a BS Engineering program, such as Mechanical, Biomedical, Chemical, Polymers, Plastics Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field (minimum sophomore-level coursework completed).
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint; MS Project preferred).
  • CAD literacy (AutoCAD, Unigraphics, Pro/Engineer, or similar) strongly preferred.
  • Ability to read and interpret part drawings, prints, and basic dimensioning layouts preferred.
  • Curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.