Engineering Intern, New Product Development and R&D - Oatey
Shakopee, MN
About the Job
Who is Oatey?
Since 1916, Oatey has provided reliable, high-quality products for the residential and commercial plumbing industries. Our purpose is to deliver quality, build trust and improve lives.
The Oatey family of companies are Oatey, Cherne, Keeney, Quick Drain, Hercules, Dearborn, GF Thompson, William H. Harvey, Masters, Contact, Belanger, Lansas, and Durgo.
Our brands are synonymous with quality, integrity, and trust in the plumbing industry.
2025 Oatey Summer Internship Program – The Oatey Intern Experience
Interested in an internship with challenging projects, high visibility, professional networking, development, and fun?
Oatey is currently seeking college students for the summer of 2025 to join our award-winning program: The Oatey Intern Experience. Oatey offers a 12-week summer internship that will expose you to meaningful work and exceed your expectations. You will be a part of a diverse, collaborative team environment yet experience your own personal and individual growth. Our interns deliver excellence through high engagement and performance, which is why we often hire them post-graduation*.
* Based on outstanding performance and organizational needs
Join the Oatey team! We’re big enough to matter & small enough that YOU matter!
Cherne Manufacturing is currently seeking a college engineering student for our 2025 Summer Internship Program. The program was created to support our growing organization by infusing it with bright talented students. Cherne offers learning and development, peer mentoring, and meaningful team projects. In this position, you will work closely with seasoned professionals to develop your skills and gain valuable insight in your chosen career field.
What we’re looking for...
Our Engineering department is a critical part of our organization. In this role you would be supporting the Research and New Development Engineering department with documentation including CAD & drafting using SolidWorks.
Create CAD models of parts and assemblies using SolidWorks and industry standard practices.
Create production drawings using SolidWorks and geometrical dimensioning industry standards such as ISO and ASME.
Modify and/or convert AutoCad drawings into SolidWorks files.
Create CAD models and sketches for conceptual designs.
Distribute and communicate drawing update information to required departments.
What you’ll need to be successful…
Experience in SolidWorks software in creating parts, assemblies and drawing.
Working knowledge of office tools such as Word & Excel.
In-depth emotional intelligence: behavioral maturity, demonstrated trust and integrity, high ethical standards, interpersonal competence.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrate ability to work on multiple tasks while generating results.
Exercise discretion and good judgment.
Experience that will set you apart….
Proficient in Solidworks
R&D exposure
Working knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)
Two plus (2+) years of work manufacturing experience.
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Why Oatey?
- At Oatey, our purpose has always been to deliver quality, build trust and improve lives.
- We value Collaboration, Integrity, Respect, Courage, Leadership, and Excellence above all else.
- We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion - acknowledging, valuing, and leveraging the unique experiences and perspectives of our associates.
- Our vision is to continue to grow as a market leader, to enrich the lives of our Associates, and to foster an inclusive environment in every regard.
- Our purpose, mission, and vision are not possible without the right people, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive, engaging, and rewarding environment for our Associates.
- Oatey has a total rewards philosophy which encompasses compensation, benefits, work-life effectiveness, recognition, performance management, tuition reimbursement, mental health wellness, and talent development.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Oatey family of companies are an equal opportunity employer committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We recruit, employ, promote, and offer competitive pay for all jobs without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Source : Oatey
