Cascade Engineering is a Family of Companies that invests in our triple bottom line philosophy - People, Planet and Profit. We have been in business for over 50 years in Grand Rapids, Michigan. We manufacture injection molded/plastic products for automotive, office furniture, polymer compounding, waste and recycling industries. We focus on driving organizational excellence through a people centered leadership culture based on the principles of 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.

Are you looking for a positive and encouraging environment? Are you seeking a position where you are included, recognized and celebrated? You belong here! Are you excited for what is ahead? We are too!

Scope of Responsibility

Join as an Engineering Intern for the summer of 2025 where you'll apply your design skills to support product development in our plastic molding facility. You'll contribute to product changes, quotations, and designs while tackling diverse engineering challenges. This role offers hands-on experience in product engineering and the opportunity to work on complex, impactful projects.

Location: West Plant (5055 36th St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512)

Shift: Days

Responsibilities

Day to Day - Support new product development for injection molded parts. Create drawings and layouts for new products from customer requests. Provides support for existing model and drawing changes. Assists in the design and development of products, components, and assemblies. Ensure that part data and drawings are up to date and accurately stored

Plant Collaboration and Team Work - Work with cross-functional teams to build relationships and new process capability implementation

Project and Continuous Improvement – Assist in appropriate documentation completion. Provide assistance with quotation activities. Conduct product testing and prototyping activities. Support continuous improvement and efficiency efforts. Perform additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives. Understand the manufacturing environment and how to collaborate with different stakeholders to solve problems. Perform additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives

Your Team – you will be joining a team of Engineer Specialists across 5 manufacturing plants who range from early career professionals to seasoned experts of 30 plus years. Your team will be located in both corporate and manufacturing plant environments to obtain best results

Culture Bearer

• CES methodology and thinking with an emphasis on True North
• Understands and supports the values of the Triple Bottom Line (TBL)
• Exhibits high moral and ethical standards and high integrity
• Values people regardless of their background
• Exhibits the traits of a servant leader
• Exhibit the principles of 7 Habits and Emotional Intelligence
• Encourages open dialogue and communication
• Develops high trust relationships within all levels of the organization
• Responsible for relations with the communities being served by the organization and the general public
• Represents the organization as appropriate with community organizations, government officials, and other constituencies
• Pursues Excellence

At Cascade Engineering, we welcome and celebrate diversity and inclusion. We are committed to fostering an authentic workplace where everyone belongs and thrives, and we look forward to welcoming candidates who are enthusiastic about contributing to our community.  If you are passionate about this role, we encourage you to apply.  We recognize that women and people of color are often underrepresented in manufacturing and want to see this change. When making hiring decisions, we believe in considering the whole person and the life experiences they bring to our teams. Our diversity drives our innovation and has been integral to our success. 

• Currently enrolled and pursuing a four-year Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering major including (but not limited to) Mechanical, Product Design and Manufacturing Engineer programs
• Introductory knowledge of CAD software
• Experience with manufacturing and engineering design process
• Sophomore, Junior or Senior status
• A willingness to learn

Preferred

• Prior internship/work experience in a manufacturing setting
• Machine shop qualifications – welding, endmills and lathes
• Advanced Excel skills
• Have an interest in plastics, using data to solve problems, improve processes or work in manufacturing setting
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Must be able to work exceptionally well independently and with minimal supervision

Internship Benefits

• Countless opportunities to complete real-world projects while joining team meetings and contributing your ideas
• Internship that will include engaging events and opportunities to build relationships at all levels of the organization
• Volunteer opportunity to give back to our community