About the role#
Red Wing Shoe Co. is offering a paid engineering internship for the Summer 2027 term. This position is fully on-site in Red Wing, Minnesota. You will work Monday through Thursday, from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
What you'll do#
- Update plant layouts using CAD software to reflect facility changes.
- Use 3D scanning technology and comparative analysis tools to audit and document geometrical designs.
- Join a week-long Continuous Improvement event to improve production processes in safety, quality, productivity, and 5S.
- Partner with an engineer on a capital equipment project.
- Define project scope, interact with vendors, prepare quotes, and handle CER documentation.
- Implement equipment projects and resolve outstanding issues.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a degree program for mechanical, industrial, manufacturing, or design engineering.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- An interest in working directly within a production environment.
Location & details#
- Location: Red Wing, MN.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Compensation: $25 per hour.
- Work modality: On-site, full-time.
About Red Wing Shoe Co.
Red Wing Shoe Company manufactures work and safety footwear for consumer and industrial customers. Founded in 1905, the company maintains its headquarters in Red Wing, Minnesota. It operates two domestic manufacturing facilities and owns the S.B. Foot Tanning Company. The business employs over 2,000 people and distributes products in more than 110 countries.
How to get in at Red Wing Shoe Co.
Applying early to Red Wing Shoe Company gives you a distinct advantage because recruiters review applications as they arrive. Intern Insider sends an instant alert the moment a role matching your target is published, helping you apply among the first before the pile grows. You should aim to be in that first wave of candidates to ensure your materials get a fair look. Reaching out to the right person is the next step to getting noticed. Intern Insider surfaces the recruiters behind the company roles so you can contact them directly to ask about the position or a referral. This direct approach often improves your response rates compared to waiting in the general queue.



