BW Papersystems ยท 4 hours ago
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Waukesha, WI
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerBW Papersystems is part of the Barry-Wehmiller Group, focusing on building capital equipment for the paper industry. They are seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern for Summer 2026 to gain hands-on experience in mechanical design, analysis, and optimization of machinery while working closely with the engineering team.
Machinery Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Process QSM tasks by researching intent and requirements related to documentation changes and implementing them in SolidWorks models and drawings as approved by the Change Team
Update CAD models and drawings for new machine construction based on feedback from Assembly, as approved by Product Development Engineering
Assist machine designers by conducting purchased-part research, performing light design tasks, and organizing documentation
Create detailed and assembly drawings of new SolidWorks models
Participate in design reviews and project meetings to contribute ideas and feedback
Assist in setting up product configurators for standardized designs
Review and organize product documentation, ensuring that any residual changes are processed effectively
Gather legacy drawings, convert them to PDF, and upload them to a shared web platform
Prepare and present to management a summary of the experience gained during the internship
Apply scientific methods and Lean principles to proactively identify and suggest improvements to manufacturing systems
Identify equipment needs and process specifications; lead the implementation of these requirements into the production environment
Act as a technical liaison between operations and design engineering to facilitate smooth communication
Support the culture of continuous improvement through the Lean journey, assisting in the development and coaching of associates on Lean philosophies
Qualification
Required
2+ years of college coursework completed in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and design skills
Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment and communicate effectively
Preferred
Experience with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) is preferred
Company
BW Papersystems
BW Papersystems is combines extremely strong brands, innovative technologies, and long standing experience for the sheeting & packaging.
Founded in 1866
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dave Carlsen
Director Of Operations, Phillips
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