2026 Summer Engineering Internship Program

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Hitchiner Manufacturing Co., Inc.

Posted 18 days ago

Internship

Milford, New Hampshire

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Smart Summary

Interns will gain real-world experience in various manufacturing environments by supporting process and product engineering and operations teams. Projects include collecting data for labor hours, analyzing shrink and scrap factors, and improving gage calibration documentation.

Hitchiner is offering a summer internship program for students to gain real-world experience in a manufacturing environment. The internship is open to Bachelor's degree candidates in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Robotics, Materials Engineering, Chemical, or Automation, who have completed their sophomore year, and possess good communication, organizational skills, and computer literacy. Familiarity with engineering concepts such as SolidWorks and GD&T is a plus.

Must Have Skills for ATS

SolidWorks

GD&T

Data Collection

Labor Hour Analysis

Efficiency Analysis

Shrink Analysis

Scrap Analysis

Documentation Improvement

Communication

Organization

Self-Motivation

Computer Literacy

MS Office

Job Description

Looking for a well-rounded internship experience in manufacturing?

Hitchiner is seeking students to be part of its Summer 2026 Internship Program in Milford, NH. Over several weeks, interns will gain valuable real-world experience in various manufacturing environments supporting Hitchiner’s process and product engineering and operations teams.

There are many different projects available including collecting data for labor hours against standard and efficiency analysis; product and process engineering analysis for shrink and scrap factors; and improving documentation for gage calibration. Additionally, throughout the internship, interns will have the opportunity to develop mentoring relationships with members of Hitchiner’s management team and network with their peers.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree candidate in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Robotics, Materials Engineering, Chemical, Automation preferred.
  • Completion of sophomore year.
  • Familiar with a variety of engineering concepts within the field (SolidWorks, GD&T)
  • Must possess good communication and organizational skills
  • Must be self-motivated once direction is given and not afraid to ask questions
  • Computer literacy is a must, including competency in general MS Office applications

We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap, or any other legally protected status. EOE/Veterans/Disabled are encouraged to apply.

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Hitchiner Manufacturing Co., Inc.

Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Milford, New Hampshire (USA), Hitchiner Manufacturing is the premier supplier of complete-to-print, high-volume, complex thin-wall investment castings and fully-finished casting-based subassemblies and components to industry. The company leads the industry in volume production, reduced lead-times and just-in-time manufacturing. Hitchiner produces castings in hundreds of different alloys for a broad spectrum of global markets and customers that include the leaders in the automotive, aerospace, and other industries. Beyond the foundry, Hitchiner is a leader in applying the latest technology and controls to the shop floor throughout the manufacturing process. The use of computer-aided design and manufacturing facilitates a close working relationship with customers to design parts and components for maximum manufacturing efficiency. Robots are employed at various phases of production, particularly in shell building where the precise layering of slurry and stucco is critical to producing a consistent product. Numerically controlled machines are utilized in a variety of milling, boring, grinding, machining, and assembly operations to bring final dimensions to exact conformance with specification. Highlights: Employees: 2,000 worldwide Sales: Over $200 million NAICS Code: 331512; Steel Investment Foundries

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