What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineer Intern position at McKinstry?
Thank you for your interest in interning with McKinstry!
We are proud and excited to offer summer internships for 2025 across several of our different office locations and are currently seeking a Manufacturing Intern to join the Offsite Manufacturing team located in Seattle, WA.
McKinstry is a national leader in designing, constructing, operating, and maintaining high-performing buildings. From new construction and ongoing operations to adaptive reuse and energy retrofits, we provide a single point of accountability that drives waste and redundancy out of the design/build construction process. Every day our teams collaborate to innovate, create, and deliver energy-efficient and cutting-edge solutions across the entire building lifecycle, to improve systems efficiency, reduce facility operational costs, and optimize profitability for our clients. We're champions for sustainability and together, we can build a thriving planet. For more information, visit our website.
Our B.L.U.E. (Build, Learn, Understand, Enrich) summer internship program is purposefully designed to be an authentic reflection of what it means to be an integral part of McKinstry. This is achieved through our hands-on, summer-long program structured to build a foundation of industry knowledge while personal and professional growth is facilitated through collaboration, exploration, and mentorship. From weekly "lunch & learn" sessions, to our McKinstry Lifecycle Experience, we believe in connecting our interns to various aspects of the company so they can truly evaluate potential career paths within the work we do.
What we look for in our Manufacturing Interns:
- College Junior or higher standing, working toward a Supply Chain, Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing degree or related field.
- Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, and Outlook; working knowledge of SharePoint preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, juggle multiple assignments and maintain attention to accuracy and detail.
- Availability in Summer 2025 (May/June start until August/September depending on school); part-time availability after Summer preferred
- Must be 18 years of age or older
What are our Manufacturing Interns responsible for:
- Creating and implementing process improvements in the shop.
- Supporting day-to-day shop operations
- Exploring technology applications within the fabrication workspace
- Problem-solving using various programs
If you’re passionate about sustainability and want to work with our team to help solve the critical problems our industry and clients face, we invite you to apply.
The hourly rate for this role is $24/hr.
The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training. This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.
McKinstry is a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks.
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