Job Description

Are you looking for an engineering internship opportunity where you can learn, grow, and gain hands-on experience, professional development, and networking opportunities at an industry leading company? Knape & Vogt is looking for a Product Engineering Intern to join our team ** starting in the Summer semester right here in Grand Rapids!**

Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company has been based in Grand Rapids for over 125 years. We are a global leader specializing in the design, manufacture and distribution of functional hardware, office and healthcare ergonomics and storage-related components for original equipment manufacturers, specialty distributors, hardware chains and major home centers.

What You Will Get to Do:

• Assist product engineers with the design, development, and improvement of existing and new products
• Support the creation and maintenance of engineering documentation, including drawings, specifications, and bills of materials (BOMs)
• Participate in product testing and validation activities and help document results
• Work with cross-functional teams such as manufacturing, quality, and supply chain to support product launches and ongoing improvements
• Help analyze product performance data and identify opportunities for design or process enhancements
• Assist with troubleshooting product issues and implementing corrective actions
• Support engineering change processes and documentation updates
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the engineering team

What You Will Bring:

• Work Experience: Entry level
• Education: Pursuing a Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering. Two (2) years of completed college/university study with a GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Computer Skills: Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite, experience using SolidWorks and AutoCAD or similar software
• Organization Skills: Ability to multi-task and shift priorities as needed