Mechanical Engineer Intern (Automotive)

Location: Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States; onsite role supporting manufacturing operations and production trials.

Salary: $18.00–$37.00 per hour.

Company

Oshkosh Delivery, an hirify.global company, designs and manufactures durable, efficient, and sustainable last-mile and commercial delivery vehicles.

What you will do

• Support production operations through design support activities and learn vehicle systems and manufacturing processes.
• Coordinate communication between Product Design and Operations teams.
• Assist with torque studies, testing, engineering calculations, analysis, and research under senior engineer supervision.
• Support root cause analysis, failure analysis, data collection, and corrective actions for production issues.
• Participate in production trials for new product designs and design changes, documenting observations and results.
• Maintain technical documentation and collaborate with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Operations, engineers, technicians, and interns.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering field from an accredited institution.
• Completed at least sophomore-year coursework or equivalent.
• Strong academic performance; a minimum 3.0 GPA is preferred.
• Basic understanding of engineering principles and problem-solving methodologies.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice to have

• Coursework or project experience in mechanical design, manufacturing processes, or quality systems.
• Previous internship or co-op experience in manufacturing, automotive, or heavy-vehicle industries.
• Exposure to CAD systems such as SolidWorks, CATIA, NX, or similar.
• Familiarity with root cause analysis methods including 5 Why, Fishbone diagrams, and 8D problem solving.
• Knowledge of automotive or heavy-vehicle systems.
• Strong analytical and technical writing skills.

Culture & Benefits

• People-first culture with opportunities to support team member growth and success.
• Competitive total rewards package.
• Reasonable accommodation is available during the application process.
• Equal opportunity employment based on merit.