Job Description
Job Description
Engineering Intern / Co-Op – Industrial & Mechanical Engineering
Location : Goodyear, AZ (On-Site)
Schedule : 20–40 hours per week (Full-Time during breaks available)
Employment Type : Internship / Co-Op (Paid)
About GTI Fabrication
GTI Fabrication is a leader in industrial modular manufacturing, delivering engineered-to-order steel structures, containerized systems, and mission-critical enclosures for the energy, defense, and heavy-industrial markets. Our Goodyear, AZ facility supports fabrication, welding, machining, assembly, and system integration operations.
This internship is designed for engineering students who want hands-on manufacturing experience, not desk-only work.
Role Overview
The Industrial / Mechanical Engineering Intern will support manufacturing engineering, production, and continuous improvement initiatives on the shop floor. This role works directly with engineers, supervisors, and operators to improve safety, efficiency, quality, and throughput.
Key Responsibilities
- Support manufacturing engineers with process documentation, work instructions, and layout updates
- Assist with time studies, capacity analysis, and workflow optimization
- Help develop and update BOMs, routings, and production documentation
- Participate in root-cause analysis for quality or production issues
- Support fixture, tooling, or basic mechanical design tasks (as applicable)
- Collect and analyze production data to support continuous improvement projects
- Spend time on the shop floor observing fabrication, welding, and assembly processes
Qualifications
Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related fieldAble to work at least 20 hours per week (up to 40 hours available)Strong interest in manufacturing, fabrication, or industrial engineeringBasic proficiency in Excel; familiarity with CAD tools (SolidWorks / AutoCAD) a plusComfortable working in a shop-floor environmentStrong attention to detail and willingness to learnWhat You’ll Gain
Real manufacturing experience in a high-mix, engineered-to-order environmentExposure to Lean manufacturing and continuous improvementMentorship from experienced engineers and operations leadersResume-relevant project work (not busywork)