Fall 2025 New Product Development (NPD) Intern

Opportunity is EARN Indiana eligible

Last Updated:Aug 5th, 2025

Midwest Aerospace Casting

Fall 2025 New Product Development (NPD) Intern

Category: Manufacturing
Type: Hybrid
Location: Merrillville
Application Due Date: Aug. 22, 2025
Starts: Aug. 25, 2025
Structure: Standard
$Paid
Full Time
Part Time

Description

Provide hybrid support to Engineering Departments across a broad range of assignments, including:

  • Leading or contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and scrap reduction projects
  • Designing and optimizing gating and risering systems for casting processes
  • Assisting with new product qualification and process development
  • Supporting process optimization and lean manufacturing practices
  • Reviewing and addressing non-conforming materials and implementing corrective actions
  • Offering direct production support to resolve technical challenges and improve efficiency

 

Responsibilities

During the course of the internship, the student will develop and refine a wide range of technical and professional skills, including:

  • Technical Skills:

    • Process design and optimization

    • Gating and risering system design for castings

    • Root cause analysis and problem-solving for non-conforming materials

    • Data analysis for continuous improvement and scrap reduction projects

    • Exposure to manufacturing quality systems and new product qualification protocols

  • Professional & Interpersonal Skills:

    • Cross-functional collaboration

    • Project management and task prioritization

    • Effective communication of technical information

    • Adaptability in fast-paced production environments

Qualifications

Attending a four-year college for Engineering (Preferably Material Science or Mechanical)

Contact Information

Email Address: hr@mwaerospace.com
Phone Number: 219-670-4221

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