Project Engineer Intern

Job Description: ITW (NYSE: ITW) is a Fortune 200 global multi-industrial manufacturing leader. The company’s seven industry-leading segments leverage the unique ITW Business Model to drive solid growth with best-in-class margins and returns in markets where highly innovative, customer-focused solutions are required. ITW’s approximately 45,000 dedicated colleagues around the world thrive in the company’s decentralized and entrepreneurial culture. ITW Deltar Fasteners serves all the major OEMs and their tier suppliers with plastic fasteners totaling approximately $260M in revenues. Units include: Frankfort, IL; Chippewa Falls, WI and our Commercial Sales and Engineering in Troy, MI. The division drives profitability by leveraging its innovative solutions and application engineering. In addition to ITW’s industry leading research and development capabilities, ITW Deltar Fasteners enhance our customers’ competitive advantage by: Maintaining advanced engineering and manufacturing facilities in NA. Exchanging product, process and benchmarking information with sister units worldwide. Continually improving processes, material and designs to ensure every product exceeds customer specifications while providing unparalleled value Position Summary The Project Engineering Intern will work closely with Project Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, and cross-functional teams to support real-world engineering projects. This internship provides hands-on experience in product development, process improvement, and project management while offering valuable exposure to a professional engineering team in a manufacturing environment. Interns will contribute to meaningful projects while receiving mentorship from experienced engineering professionals. Project assignments will be determined based on business priorities at the time of employment. Travel between Frankfort, IL, Chippewa Falls, WI and Troy, MI may be required. What You'll Gain As a Project Engineer Intern, you will have the opportunity to: Gain hands-on engineering experience in a manufacturing environment Apply classroom knowledge to real-world engineering challenges Work alongside experienced engineers and business leaders Develop project management and professional communication skills Participate in cost-reduction and process-improvement initiatives Contribute to product development and validation activities Build cross-functional collaboration skills by working with Manufacturing, Operations, and Engineering teams Develop technical documentation and engineering support experience Key Responsibilities Participate in engineering projects focused on product design, design for manufacturing (DFM), and business growth initiatives Assist with research, data collection, analysis, and implementation activities Support project planning, tracking, and execution efforts Support engineering documentation activities, including validation testing, updating engineering drawings and work instructions, and maintaining engineering records and databases Other duties and special projects as assigned Qualifications Completed Sophomore year in an accredited Engineering University or Technical program Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Interest or exposure to some of these areas: FEA, automotive, plastics, APQP, DOE, DVPR Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality. Demonstrates positive and friendly attitude in working with all levels within the organization. Demonstrate initiative and ability to work independently, yet able to work effectively in a collaborative team environment Experience using CAD software such as SolidWorks, CREO, CATIA or NX is a plus Compensation Information: $25-27 per hour ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

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