Smith & Wesson is seeking highly motivated Interns to join our Engineering team for Summer 2025. This internship opportunity will provide hands-on experience and exposure to various functions in our Engineering department.
Location, Schedule, & Compensation :
In-office / non-remote
Maryville, TN
40 hours per week
Monday-Friday
Paid
Education and Experience :
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in a related field.
- Experience or interest in the manufacturing and / or firearms industry
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
Project work to improve designs, build knowledge, & support business initiativesLearn and use engineering processes and methodsAssist with failure analysis of steering components including root cause determinationProblem solving support for testing and plant issuesWork with manufacturing engineering for day-to-day troubleshooting, new launch, and data analysisCoordinate and organize testing and data analysis of parts with Eng. guidance for improvementCoordination assistance for prototype samples and toolingDrafting and or document control of Eng. systems to support the above activitiesCompetencies and Skills :
Strong motivation to learnMechanical aptitudeStrong written and verbal communication skillsSolidWorks skills a plusCurrently enrolled in college or university's cooperative education programStudent of Electrical / Mechanical / Manufacturing Engineering or TechnologyPhysical Demands :
The performance of this position requires exposure to manufacturing areas which require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection.Work is sometimes performed in a normal office setting with minimal exposure to health or safety hazards, and with substantial time spent working on a computer. Requires sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate computer keyboard and other office equipment.Work Environment and Personal Protective Equipment :
Within the Smith & Wesson manufacturing facility, employees may be exposed to manufacturing noise, airborne liquid chemicals, fine particulate dust, ambient temperatures, and industrial lighting. Work environment is similar to most manufacturing operations. May be exposed to excessive noise, temperatures, hazards associated with working around moving machinery, work in confined quarters, exposure to vibrations and shop lighting, continuous exposure to hot temperatures, may be humid, odors, dust, continuous exposure to mechanical hazards, and occasional exposure to chemical hazards.
The following Personal Protective Equipment is required : Safety glasses with side shields and hearing protection are required when on the manufacturing floor. The use of additional personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required when a job task(s) is being completed in or around your assigned department or in another department, this includes safety eyewear, hearing protection, and safety footwear.
Updated 4.30.24
Focus on support activities for the Manufacturing Engineering Department and help achieve best practice manufacturing processes and techniques.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
CAD using Solid Works to create Engineering drawingsCAD using Solid Works to create Tool Designs (Fixture-Gauges-Cutter)Machining prototypesBuilding gunsTesting productScheduling and coordination of a variety of testing exercises to validate the performance of New ProductsWriting test reportsResponding to requests for engineering services with thorough, accurate, timely and cost-effective solutionsUsing appropriate project management techniques to ensure tools, gauges, fixtures, equipment, department-layouts, routings, assembly procedures and CNC programs are fully defined, documented and implementedConducting continuous evaluation and suggesting improvements within the manufacturing environment to assure quality and cost objectives are consistently achievedWorking closely with multiple groups of diverse interests (Manufacturing Engineering, Product Design, Production floor, Quality Engineering, etc.) while investigating, supporting and implementing improvements and alternatives to existing processesUnder general supervision, reviewing progress and results; recommending changes in procedures; operating with substantial latitude for un-reviewed action or decisionQUALIFICATIONS :
Experience, Competencies and EducationEnd of 2nd year or summer prior to 3rd year of college working toward an Engineering DegreeRequired GPA of 3.60 or higher on a 4.00 scaleCandidates with an associate degree or technical school certificate is a plusTechnical writing skillsKnowledge with instrumentation and sensorsHighly organized and motivated, with strong ability to manage / monitor detailAbility to communicate effectively with user groupDemonstrated proficiency with firearms and safe handlingMachinist experience is a plusSolid computer skills, with demonstrated proficiency in MS word, Excel and Outlook and Solid WorksLanguage SkillsMust have working command of the English languageMust be able to read, write and interpret the English languageMust be able to communicate in English verbally and in writing (basic verbal instructions, simple written memos and instructions)PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT :
Mandatory wearing of certified safety glassesThe use of additional personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required when a job task(s) is being completed in or around your assigned department or in another department, this includes safety eyewear, hearing protection, and safety footwearAll employees are required to apply ergonomic principles to all job tasksPHYSICAL DEMANDS :
Continuous : standing, walking, lifting, bending, pushing / pulling, and reachingOccasional : kneeling, sitting, squatting, overhead work, fine and gross upper body motor movementMaximum lift : to 30 pounds and assisted liftingOccasional lifting : 0 to 30 poundsWORK ENVIRONMENT :
Within the Smith & Wesson manufacturing facility, employees may be exposed to manufacturing noise, airborne liquid chemicals, fine particulate dust, ambient temperatures, and industrial lightingWork environment is similar to most manufacturing operations. May be exposed to excessive noise, temperatures, hazards associated with working around moving machinery, work in confined quarters, exposure to vibrations and shop lightingRevised : 4 / 8 / 21
