Integrated Polymer Solutions (IPS)

Intern, Mechanical Design Engineering

IPS – Swift Textile Metalizing (STM) is seeking an Intern, Mechanical Design Engineering. This is an undergraduate student or recent graduate who will learn the inner workings of an engineering oriented company that focuses on innovation in the Aerospace industry. STM specializes in the production of electrically conductive materials and textiles that services Aerospace, Defense (e.g. Lockheed Martin, Northrup Grumman), Medical, Telecommunications and many other industries .

About IPS: Integrated Polymer Solutions is a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced materials and engineered components focused exclusively on high-value end markets in aerospace, defense, medical, semiconductors, robotics, energy and industrial. The group consists of 8 highly respected brands; AkroFire, ABBA Roller, Icon Aerospace Technology, IRP Medical, MAST Technologies, Northern Engineering Sheffield (NES), Rubbercraft, and Swift Textile Metalizing (STM). Our product range includes elastomeric seals, gaskets, tooling, hoses, ablatives, survivability tiles, coatings and tapes, EMI and thermal shielding, electrically conductive metalized fabrics, and encapsulated O-rings.

Job Accountabilities

The selected intern will work side-by-side with other design engineers and engineering managers with data management of drawings, 3D/2D models, specification, etc. including the following:

  • Drawings: Create detailed engineering drawings with industry-standard CAD tools (e.g. Autodesk)
  • Documentation / Specs Research: Create, review, interpretate, and maintain project documentation and technical specifications
  • Configuration Control Board (CCB) & Engineering Requests (ER): assist the design team in collecting necessary data to conclude a CCB & ER process
  • Learn about PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) and how to handle Document Configuration Control.
  • Assist with establishing and documenting Health, Safety and Environmental procedures.
  • Assist with creating and revising work instructions and equipment checklists
  • Perform other duties and projects as assigned or requested

Job Specifications

Education: A Secondary Certificate/High School Diploma/GED and one two years of schooling pursuing an advanced degree in aerospace, mechanical or structural engineering

Years’ Experience: 0-2 years of relevant work experience that will allow successful performance of job expectations

Skills

  • Strong attention to detail, good organizational skills and the ability to prioritize with changing situations
  • Experience with solid modeling software
  • Good interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to drive tasks to completion
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

The summer intern session will be for this semester 12 weeks June-August (~20 hours per week)

IPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled - Affirmative Action Employer.

This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
  • Seniority level

    Internship
  • Employment type

    Other
  • Job function

    Management and Manufacturing
  • Industries

    Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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