Engineering Intern (Injection Molding Dept.)

About the role

J.W. Speaker offers a hands‑on summer internship where engineering students work in a fast‑paced, state‑of‑the‑art environment. Interns gain real‑world project experience, mentorship, networking opportunities, community involvement, and exposure to senior leadership while enjoying a casual dress code and a collaborative culture.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Plastic Injection Molding department alongside experienced injection molding and engineering teams.
• Collect scrap data and perform root‑cause analysis.
• Implement 5S improvements.
• Update floor documentation.
• Work full‑time from mid‑May to mid‑August.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a plastics, mechanical, or manufacturing engineering degree at an accredited college or university.
• Junior status preferred, but all class years are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• Paid internship.
• Housing stipend.
• Casual/informal dress environment (jeans and T‑shirts).
• Mentorship opportunities.
• Networking throughout the organization, including exposure to senior leadership.
• Annual Intern Volunteer Day for community service.
• Social events and collaboration with other interns.
• Support for university internship requirements.

Schedule

Full‑time internship running from mid‑May to mid‑August.

Hiring Process

Apply online by November 1, 2026. The process includes two interviews: the first conducted on‑campus or by phone, and the second at J.W. Speaker headquarters in Germantown, WI. Candidates will be notified of decisions via email or phone, with formal offers issued around December 1, 2026. Additional candidates may be considered after this date if needs arise.