2026 Summer Manufacturing Tooling Intern

As a Manufacturing Tooling Engineering Intern at Steelcase, you will be immersed in the world of manufacturing tooling and equipment design. This internship offers a hands-on learning experience where you’ll support the development and improvement of tools used in our production processes, including dies, fixtures, gauges, and roll-form tooling. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers and skilled tradespeople to understand how tooling impacts product quality, cost, and safety. 

What You Will Be Doing: 

• This role is ideal for students who are passionate about mechanical design, manufacturing processes, and problem-solving in a collaborative environment. 
• Assist with CAD design and updates for tooling components (e.g., SolidWorks). 
• Help create technical drawings and documentation. 
• Support tooling development for dies, fixtures, and gauges. 
• Observe tooling testing and qualification processes. 
• Shadow engineers during troubleshooting on the shop floor. 
• Collect and analyze tooling performance data. 
• Collaborate with engineering and tool room teams. 
• Attend meetings and contribute to tooling improvement ideas. 
• Learn about equipment selection (presses, roll formers). 
• Help gather technical specs and vendor details. 

Who You Are: 

Graduation Requirements 

• Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree at a nationally accredited program. 
• Actively enrolled in a degree seeking program at the time of application and throughout the duration of the internship or co-op position. 
• Preferred majors for this position: Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field 
• Preferred academic standing for this position: Junior or rising Senior students (December 2026 graduation dates and beyond)  

Work Authorization/Sponsorship 

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.  The company will not offer sponsorships or work visas now or in the future for this role.  

Required Qualifications: 

• Familiarity with SolidWorks or other CAD software. 
• Strong interest in manufacturing and mechanical design. 
• Basic understanding of engineering principles and technical drawing. 
• Strong analytical and technical skills and experience  
• Demonstrated creative problem solving and proactive learning  
• Strong technical documentation and organizational skills  
• Robust proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)  
• Experience working in a team-based environment  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to articulate clearly 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Exposure to manufacturing environments or hands-on mechanical projects. 
• Strong interest in tooling systems such as dies, fixtures, and roll-form tooling. 
• Prior intern, co-op, or research experience in engineering   
• Leadership experience inside and/or outside the classroom   

Who We Are: 

Steelcase is a global design and thought leader in the world of work. Along with our expansive community of brands, we design and manufacture innovative furnishings and solutions to help people do their best work in the many places where work happens. 

Why People Choose to Work with Us:   

At Steelcase, we put people at the center of everything we do. We understand the role of work and believe that it can bring meaning and purpose to the lives of our customers and our employees. We prioritize supporting our employees both in and out of work, in all aspects of their lives. When we bring our talents together, we make a positive lasting impact through our work and communities.  

 
What Matters to Us: 

More than qualifications, we’re looking for talent and potential. We are proud to have a strong and inclusive workforce, and we're always looking to improve our global community. We value applicants who are comfortable interacting with people different from themselves, building mutual respect and positive relationships. We invite people from all backgrounds and genders to apply. If we can make the application process easier through accommodation, please email us at myhr@steelcase.com.   

Steelcase provides employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, genetic information, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or veteran status and bases all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. We are proud to be recognized for our inclusive workforce by the Corporate Equality Index for the past nine years.   

Steelcase is a MVAA- Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer. Steelcase recognizes the amazing experiences and skills that Veteran's possess. We encourage all Veterans and Veteran Spouses to apply. 

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