Product Design Engineering Intern

Job Summary/Objective:

The purpose of Southwire’s College Programs is to help early career professionals bring together formal learning and productive work to improve their ability to transition from school to work. Southwire provides interns and co-ops with “real world” applications of their academic studies, helpful feedback and coaching, and consideration for employment after graduation. Each student will have a variety of responsibilities and assigned projects that relate to their field of study and be responsible for developing a timeline, progress updates, and final delivery in a senior leadership expo.

Note: All new interns and co-ops must begin in the summer rotation.

Ready to explore new horizons in your own development as a Southwire Intern or Co-op and help us power what’s possible?

Key Responsibilities

• Your intern assignment is generally 10-12 weeks, and co-op assignment is generally 16-18 weeks and

will include an assigned project and opportunities to present your work.

• You will also collaborate on other exciting projects and work with talented peers and inspirational

leaders, many of whom began as interns and co-ops themselves.

• You will be provided a robust developmental experience through an immersive onboarding and

offboarding experience, assigned a mentor, networking opportunities, organized events, activities, and community service /volunteer initiatives.

• You will have the opportunity to impact the future of the organization, all the while being exposed to

a world-class program community.

• Finally, our rising senior interns and co-ops are considered for full-time employment opportunities.

Long Description

Project Summary

Support the Engineering team in advancing the company's sustainability objectives under the Strong, Sustainable Southwire strategy by developing customer-specific cable solution packages, improving manufacturing processes, and enhancing engineering documentation systems. This project focuses on applying mechanical and industrial engineering principles to design and support production tooling, streamline engineering change management processes, and deliver efficient, customer-focused solutions.

Description of Responsibilities

• Design and develop customer-requested cable solution packages, including detailed customer and assembly drawings using SolidWorks.
• Evaluate assembly cell operations to identify opportunities for new or improved fixtures and jigs that enhance productivity, safety, and quality.
• Design, source, and manage procurement activities for fixtures and jigs, including obtaining vendor quotations and preparing purchase requests.
• Research industry best practices and develop an improved document coordination system to support Engineering Change Management processes

Qualifications and Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2.5 GPA
• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work
• Up-to-date awareness of sustainability issues, best practices, and trends
• Proven working experience in a team environment
• Experience in systems thinking and process management
• Strong organization, planning and analytical skills
• Able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Benefits We Offer:

• 401k with Matching & Pension Plan (Eligible for Pension after 1,000 Hours Worked)
• Flexible Work Schedules