About the role#
This is a full-time internship for the Winter 2027 semester. You will work within the Research and Development department to learn how to plan, design, and implement manufacturing processes for firearm products. You will join a team of manufacturing engineers to support production floor operations, focusing on CNC machining and the assembly of precision components.
What you'll do#
- Plan and design manufacturing processes for new and existing firearm designs.
- Provide budgetary estimates for tools, gages, equipment, and production rates.
- Use project management techniques to procure equipment for new products.
- Evaluate product designs for manufacturability using GD&T and dimensional stack-ups.
- Provide production floor support for CNC machining, assembly, metal finishing, and automation.
- Debug and runoff new capital equipment to meet quality and throughput goals.
- Develop new systems and processes for full production.
- Use statistical methods to resolve quality issues.
- Participate in problem-solving teams and complete tasks on schedule.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering.
- Proficiency with SOLIDWORKS or a similar CAD system.
- Working knowledge of materials, heat-treating processes, and GD&T.
- Strong analytical skills and basic knowledge of manufacturing processes.
- Ability to plan and execute multiple projects while working in a team.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical subjects.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and wear required Personal Protective Equipment.
Location & details#
- Location: Exeter, New Hampshire.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Winter 2027 (January through April).
- Status: Paid, full-time internship.
About SIG SAUER, Inc.
SIG SAUER, Inc. manufactures firearms, ammunition, electro-optics, and suppressors. The company also operates the SIG SAUER Academy to provide tactical training and firearms instruction. Based in Newington, New Hampshire, the firm maintains twelve locations across three states. It employs over 3,200 people and serves the U.S. military, law enforcement agencies, and private citizens.
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