Design Engineer Intern

Position Overview

The Mechanical Design Engineering Intern will be responsible for modeling, designing, and analyzing mechanical components with a focus on vehicle sub-system design to achieve sales/customer requirements. You will do this throughout the product development phase using computational analysis, FEA, and general engineering principles. You will also work with other engineers, assemblers, and suppliers to facilitate internal and outside manufacturing.

The Mechanical Design Engineering Intern will directly report to the Director of Engineering Operations; however, they may also take direction from the Sr. Design Engineers. The position requires a part-time work week spent in the shop/office. Normal hours are Monday through Thursday 7:00am – 4:30pm and Friday 7:00am-12:00pm.

Key Responsibilities

• Design – Design vehicle components and assemblies to meet all engineering requirements with guidance from the Principal Engineer, senior Design Engineers, and Production staff. Experience in GD&T techniques is a bonus.
• Modeling – Using Creo to develop 3D models of products.
• Analysis – Using Creo Simulate for FEA work.
• Manufacturing – Provide necessary technical data to external suppliers so they can quote, manufacture, or analyze parts. Design fixtures to facilitate the manufacturing and assembly process.
• Documentation and Records – Develop and maintain thorough and complete Bills of Materials; produce accurate drawings for the use of manufacturing and configuration management; and produce reports detailing analysis and design changes. Documentation and record keeping is critical.
• Operations – Develop a clear understanding of MSI's ERP system and how the other departments of the company function throughout the product life cycle.

Skills and Qualifications Required

• Current enrollment in an accredited bachelor's or master's degree pursuing a Mechanical Engineering degree (or recent Graduate).
• Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
• 0-2 years of CAD experience (ProE/Creo preferred)
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong foundation in mathematics, physics, and chemistry, with an eagerness for technical growth. General hands-on experience with automotive systems is a plus.
• Highly motivated
• Co-Ops are not enrolled in academic courses during their co-op rotation and may work up to 40 hours per week.
• U.S. Citizenship is required. Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance, if required for the position.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities.

The MSI Operating Code

Every employee at MSI is expected to operate in accordance with the MSI Operating Code. These seven principles define how we think, decide, and execute. They are not aspirational. They are the working standard by which all employees are evaluated.

The Seven Principles

• Own It. If a problem touches your function, it is yours until it is solved or explicitly transferred. Do not wait. Do not delegate upward. Do not hide behind process. Ownership means driving to resolution, not monitoring status.
• Kill the Wrong Fight. Before optimizing a solution, question whether the problem is yours to solve. If an opportunity requires MSI to become something we are not, kill it fast. The discipline to say no is what protects our ability to say yes to the right things.
• Move Before You're Told. Speed is MSI's compounding advantage. We move when directionally correct and adjust in motion. Leaders who wait for permission are not leading. We would rather correct a fast decision than wait for a perfect one.
• Solve Before You Contract. Prove the integration works before formalizing the relationship. Capability first, paperwork follows. Working capability is the strongest negotiating position and the most honest form of business development.
• Integrate First. MSI's moat is not any single technology. It is the ability to integrate modular systems faster and more effectively than anyone else. Every decision should reinforce our position as the integration hub.
• Say It Now. Silence is not alignment. If you disagree, say so, with data, with reasoning, and with an alternative path. Passive execution is institutional risk.
• Build Beyond Yourself. If your function depends on your presence to operate, you have not built anything. Develop your people. Document your processes. Create depth that survives your absence.

Benefits

• Opportunity for mentorship and professional development.
• Exposure to various facets of design engineering in a dynamic industry.

Classification

• Position is part-time, Non-Exempt

MSI Defense Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.