At Delta Faucet, we are committed to transforming everyday experiences with water through innovative products and exceptional service. As a leader in the plumbing industry, we take pride in our dedication to quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. We believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our mission to create solutions that inspire and elevate the lives of all our customers. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds to join us on this journey toward inclusivity and excellence.

Your Role at Delta Faucet

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern to support engineering, product development, and continuous improvement initiatives within our manufacturing environment. This internship provides hands-on experience working with prototype builds, process improvements, capability studies, and ergonomic evaluations. You’ll gain exposure to real engineering projects while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams on the shop floor.

This position will be full time and located at our facility in Lapeer, Michigan. The anticipated duration is May - August 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with engineering and operations teams to support ongoing product development and manufacturing initiatives.
• Participate in hands-on support for engineering trials, prototype builds, and equipment evaluations.
• Assist with updates to engineering documentation such as control plans and FMEAs.
• Conduct capability studies, including part measurement, data entry, and statistical analysis to evaluate variation and process performance.
• Support equipment upgrade projects and new product development (NPD) prototype builds.
• Assist with trial activities related to manufacturing lines, robotics, packaging, and ergonomic improvement studies.
• Contribute to problem-solving and continuous improvement efforts by gathering data, documenting findings, and preparing recommendations.
• Prepare clear and effective presentations or summaries for engineering leaders as needed.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, General Engineering, or a related field.
• College level Sophomore or higher at the time of internship.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or other CAD tools preferred.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Basic understanding of ergonomics or related coursework/training is beneficial.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Comfortable working in a hands-on manufacturing or lab environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

What You’ll Gain in Your Internship

• Hands-on experience with engineering trials, prototype builds, and process validation activities.
• Practical exposure to capability studies, measurement systems, and engineering data analysis.
• Experience working directly with equipment, robotics, and manufacturing processes.
• Understanding of key engineering documentation including control plans and FMEAs.
• Opportunities to improve ergonomic awareness and contribute to workplace safety enhancements.
• Collaboration skills through work with engineers, technicians, and cross-functional operational teams.
• Professional development through presentations, project ownership, and real contributions to production and development initiatives.

This position will pay $19 - $22/hour, based on the candidate's skills, experience and education level.

Company: Delta Faucet Company

Part time

Delta Faucet Company (the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and we strive to employ the most qualified individuals for every position. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company’s policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all people involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.

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