NPD Engineering Intern (Mechanical Engineering)

Location: Frederick, Maryland, United States; office-based role

Pay range: $18.00–$37.00 per hour

Company

JLG, an Oshkosh company, develops access equipment including mobile elevating work platforms, telehandlers, utility vehicles, and accessories.

What you will do

• Design, model, and test new mechanical systems for scissor products.
• Research and execute continuous improvement requests supporting manufacturing, supply chain, customer feedback, and operations.
• Prepare, revise, and review vehicle component layouts using CAD tools such as Creo Parametric.
• Create and manage Engineering Change Notices and update bills of materials in PLM and PDM systems.
• Support prototype, pilot, and production builds on the assembly floor.
• Perform engineering calculations and assist with vehicle and component testing while collaborating with suppliers, customers, and internal departments.

Requirements

• Current student pursuing a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related engineering field.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and interest in mechanical design.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
• Understanding of basic steel and sheet metal fabrication principles.
• Ability to work in the office-based Frederick, Maryland role.

Nice to have

• Experience with Creo Parametric, Pro-E, CATIA, or a similar CAD system.
• Previous internship or work-related experience.
• Participation in extracurricular engineering activities such as SAE teams.
• Knowledge of the construction industry and related equipment.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work with experienced engineering professionals.
• Exposure to projects spanning design, manufacturing, supply chain, and customer operations.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.
• People-first culture with opportunities to support team member growth and success.