Project Engineer Intern - Summer 2026

Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business where our will to grow drives us to do it better.  Join the team and become part of our family!

Charter Casting is hiring a Project Engineer Intern!

At Charter Manufacturing, we believe our culture is our strongest competitive advantage. Join our team, where you’ll take on impactful projects, gain hands-on experience, and grow both personally and professionally.

What Sets Our Internship Program Apart:

• Impactful Work & Growth: Contribute to meaningful projects that drive company goals while developing skills through mentorship, training, and networking.
• Compensation Benefits: Competitive compensation, receive weekly pay, and paid holidays.
• Career Advancement: Explore full-time employment opportunities across our four business divisions and corporate office, with adjusted service time if hired after graduation.
• Recognition & Culture: Join a workplace that celebrates achievements, values contributions, and invests in your future.
• Program Highlights: Experience our Intern Kickoff Day , Volunteer Opportunities , Professional Development Workshops , and the End of Summer Intern Showcase .

Program Structure:

• Duration/Schedule: Flexible part-time during the school year and full-time during the summer months.
• Location: Shawano - Onsite
• Start Date: May 2026

What We’re Looking For:

• Enrollment in a four-year degree program in Engineering or a related field with current status of at least a Sophomore level.
• Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software: Excel, Word, and 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:

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• AutoCAD experience.      

What You’ll Focus On:

• Participate in all aspects of engineering including process assessment, production controls, Continuous Improvement, design, and reporting/analysis.
• Assist in other projects and function as a resource for other team members.
• Work with engineering, production, and maintenance on projects.
• Learn and apply engineering concepts to improvement projects.
• Document and improve processes.
• Ability to meet the essential job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation, as outlined in the job description.
• Follow Environmental, Quality and Safety Management System procedures and requirements.

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Internship positions are not benefits-eligible.