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Barry-Wehmiller · 4 months ago

Mechanical Engineering Intern

Waukesha, WI

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

BW Papersystems, part of the Barry-Wehmiller Group, builds capital equipment that transforms paper into products for consumers. They are seeking a motivated Mechanical Engineering Intern for Summer 2026 to gain hands-on experience in mechanical design, analysis, and optimization of machinery while working closely with the engineering team.

Machinery

Responsibilities

Process QSM tasks by researching intent and requirements related to documentation changes and implementing them in SolidWorks models and drawings as approved by the Change Team

Update CAD models and drawings for new machine construction based on feedback from Assembly, as approved by Product Development Engineering

Assist machine designers by conducting purchased-part research, performing light design tasks, and organizing documentation

Create detailed and assembly drawings of new SolidWorks models

Participate in design reviews and project meetings to contribute ideas and feedback

Assist in setting up product configurators for standardized designs

Review and organize product documentation, ensuring that any residual changes are processed effectively

Gather legacy drawings, convert them to PDF, and upload them to a shared web platform

Prepare and present to management a summary of the experience gained during the internship

Apply scientific methods and Lean principles to proactively identify and suggest improvements to manufacturing systems

Identify equipment needs and process specifications; lead the implementation of these requirements into the production environment

Act as a technical liaison between operations and design engineering to facilitate smooth communication

Support the culture of continuous improvement through the Lean journey, assisting in the development and coaching of associates on Lean philosophies

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringCAD softwareSolidWorksAnalytical skillsLean principlesScientific methodsProblem-solving skillsTeam collaborationEffective communication