Mechanical Engineering Intern

Mueller Water Products is seeking a New Product Design Engineering Intern for the Chattanooga location.  The New Product Design Engineering Intern will support engineering projects related to new product development and product improvement initiatives. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Assist engineers with the design and development of new products and product enhancements.
• Create and modify 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and design documentation.
• Support product validation activities, including prototype assembly, testing, data collection, and documentation.
• Assist with engineering calculations, design evaluation, and technical investigations.
• Participate in engineering reviews and design discussions.
• Help maintain bills of materials (BOMs), engineering change documentation, and product records.
• Analyze test results and prepare summary reports and presentations.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Product Management, and Supply Chain teams to support project objectives.
• Assist in identifying and implementing design improvements related to performance, manufacturability, reliability, and cost.
• Present project outcomes and recommendations to the engineering team.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Rising Sophomore, Junior, or Senior standing preferred.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 preferred.
• Basic understanding of mechanical design principles and engineering fundamentals.
• Experience with 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Creo, Inventor, or similar tools.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a collaborative team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework or project experience in machine design, product development, manufacturing, mechanics of materials, or fluid systems.
• Basic knowledge of engineering drawings and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience with engineering testing, laboratory work, prototype development, or data analysis.
• Hands-on experience through design teams, research projects, competitions, or personal engineering projects.
• Familiarity with engineering design processes and product development methodologies.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a curious and motivated engineering student who enjoys solving technical challenges and learning how products are designed, tested, and launched. This individual should be comfortable working in a fast-paced team environment, taking initiative, and contributing to meaningful engineering projects that have real-world impact.