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Product Design Engineering Intern

Southwire Company Llc 🇺🇸 Franklin County, North Carolina, United States of America

Onsite $20 - $23 Contract Intern

The intern will support the engineering team by designing customer-specific cable solutions and improving manufacturing processes using mechanical and industrial engineering principles. They will also manage procurement for production tooling and develop improved systems for engineering change management.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop customer‑specific cable solution packages and detailed assembly drawings using SolidWorks
  • Evaluate assembly cell operations and design improved fixtures and jigs to boost productivity, safety and quality
  • Source and manage procurement for fixtures and jigs, including vendor quotations and purchase requests
  • Research best practices and create an improved document coordination system for Engineering Change Management
  • Develop project timelines, provide progress updates, and present final deliverables at a senior leadership expo

Requirements

  • Minimum 2.5 GPA
  • Currently enrolled in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent program
  • Reliable transportation to work site
  • Strong organization, planning and analytical skills
  • Effective oral and written communication
  • Teamwork experience
  • Interest in sustainability and process improvement

Benefits

  • 401k with matching & pension plan (pension eligibility after 1,000 hours worked)
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Mentorship and networking opportunities
  • Community service and volunteer initiatives
  • Potential full‑time employment after graduation

Key Skills

SolidWorks Mechanical design Industrial engineering principles Fixture and jig design Engineering Change Management Technical drawing Project planning Process improvement Sustainability awareness Team collaboration Analytical thinking Problem solving Communication (oral and written) Time management Research skills Documentation management Cost estimation Manufacturing processes CAD modeling Attention to detail

About Southwire Company Llc

Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable manufacturers, offering a broad portfolio of electrical products and digital solutions for the construction and utility markets.

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