Mechanical Engineer Intern (Year-Round)

Charter Manufacturing is a fourth‑generation family‑owned business. Charter Steel, a leading American supplier of carbon and alloy steel bar, rod, and wire products, is the largest steel coil processor in North America. With fully integrated steelmaking facilities in Ohio and Wisconsin, the company offers a full range of coiled products and extensive technical service experience.

About the Mechanical Engineering Internship

The Mechanical Engineering Intern will gain hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment while building technical knowledge across engineering, maintenance, quality, and production. Interns support and lead projects focused on process improvements, safety enhancements, and equipment upgrades, developing problem‑solving, collaboration, and project‑management skills.

Program Structure

• Schedule: Part‑time (15‑20 hours/week) during the academic year; full‑time (40 hours/week) during the summer
• Location: Saukville, WI
• Start Date: May 2027
• Duration: Year‑round internship

Responsibilities

• Create and update engineering drawings to support equipment and process needs
• Support plant‑wide safety and ergonomic improvement projects
• Lead process improvement projects from initial concept through implementation and completion
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and other internal teams to execute projects
• Work with contractors and suppliers to coordinate project needs and solutions
• Gain hands‑on exposure to mechanical engineering in a manufacturing environment

Requirements

• Enrollment in a four‑year degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field
• Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and relationship‑building skills
• Ability to succeed in a team environment
• Ability to handle multiple tasks

Preferred Experience

• Advanced Excel and analyst skills
• AutoCAD experience
• Exposure to Lean manufacturing and Continuous Improvement tools

Benefits

• Paid internship
• Mentorship, professional development, and networking opportunities
• Signature experiences such as Charter’s Intern Kickoff Day, volunteer opportunities, professional development workshops, and the Intern Summer Showcase
• Note: Internship positions are not benefits‑eligible