Engineering Intern - WireCo WorldGroup

WireCo® is the strength behind the world’s evolution, through deep legacy and forward thinking, we create premium ropes that inspire innovation without limits. WireCo® is headquartered in Prairie Village, Kansas with manufacturing plants, distribution facilities and research and development centers worldwide. 

For more information, check out our website at www.wireco.com and the following videos:

• https://youtu.be/zzplYW7PMFg
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CJwd_yXZAY

We are seeking an aspiring engineer to fill one Commercial Steel Engineering Intern position in Prairie Village, KS. 

Ideal candidates are current students who have completed at least two years of coursework of an engineering undergraduate degree program in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.

Candidates will apply basic engineering principles to work on real world technical matters under the supervision of more senior engineers in the areas of Operations.

This is a paid 40 hours per week internship beginning mid-May 2025 to Mid-August 2025.  Candidates will also receive a monthly housing stipend. 

The Engineering Intern must exhibit the behaviors of the WireCo Business System (WBS):

• Teamwork - welcomes an environment of inclusiveness and healthy debate that reflects our team’s strength
• Accountable – celebrates our successes, learn from failures, avoid excuses, and own the outcomes of our efforts
• Self-Aware – demonstrates an understanding of our strengths and needs, considering how our actions impact others
• Noble Intent – acts in the interests of others, approaching our work with integrity to ensure the best outcome
• Determined – takes initiative, share ideas and find solutions to win and achieve our goals
• Transparent – promotes open and honest communication and constructive feedback for clarity and truth
• Curious – seeks knowledge and outside input to test our way of thinking, challenging the status quo

Essential Functions

• Apply basic engineering principles to solve material, design, manufacturing, and inspection challenges. 
• Assist with implementing standard work processes and procedures
• Learn and execute good engineering practices for data management and document control
• Complete assigned projects that are scoped appropriately for the field of study, course work, and training

Education and/or Professional Certification Requirements

• Actively pursuing an undergraduate degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering from an ABET accredited institution
• Minimum Completion of the equivalent of sophomore year of course work

Experience and Skill Requirements

• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) proficiency
• CAD (AutoCAD, Solidworks, or similar) proficiency or the ability to learn

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time
• Lift and carry up to 25 pounds

Materials and Equipment Directly Used

• Standard office equipment including computer, mouse, keyboard, telephone, multifunction copier
• Personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and steel-toed safety shoes

Additional Information

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
• An applicant must complete a satisfactory background check post-offer of employment.  A criminal conviction will not be an automatic bar to employment.
• Must be willing and able to pass a post-offer drug screen and physical (if required)
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability