Wausau Supply Company · 2 hours ago
Manufacturing Engineering Internship
Wausau Supply Company is a 100% employee-owned company dedicated to providing top-quality building materials. They are seeking a motivated Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering Intern to support their engineering team in improving production processes and driving operational efficiency.
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Responsibilities
Assist engineers with process improvement initiatives such as workflow analysis, cycle time reduction, and waste elimination
Support the development and revision of work instructions, SOPs, and manufacturing documentation
Participate in root cause analysis and help implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
Create or update CAD models and engineering drawings using tools such as Inventor, or AutoCAD
Collect and analyze production data, perform time studies, and assist with quality checks
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, quality, maintenance, and supply chain
Assist with equipment setup, testing, validation, and troubleshooting under supervision
Contribute to Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement projects (5S, Kaizen, etc.)
Support product or tooling trials and document findings
Present key findings, reports, or project outcomes to engineering leadership
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, mechanical design principles, and engineering fundamentals
Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo, AutoCAD, etc.)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to communicate clearly and work collaboratively
Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Preferred
Exposure to Lean/Continuous Improvement methodologies
Prior internship, co-op, or hands-on manufacturing experience
Basic knowledge of PLCs, automation, or fixture design
Benefits
Competitive Compensation
Relocation Assistance for interns moving more than 50 miles to Wausau, WI.
401K Retirement Fund - opportunity for employee to contribute
Executive-Led Book Study Focused on Leadership & Career Development
Mentorship & Coaching
Exposure to ESOP culture and business fundamentals
Company Swag Package