McKee Foods

Manufactures snack cakes and bakery products

Engineer Intern

Design EngineeringPosted on Nov 13

InternshipStuarts Draft, VA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

Be currently enrolled in and have completed at least two full years of a Bachelor of Science degree program in Mechanical Engineering at an ABET-accredited engineering school.
Be academically eligible to attend classes in the fall.
Provide a portfolio of completed 2D and 3D CAD work.
Pass a CAD proficiency test during the interview.
Be able to organize and prioritize multiple project activities.
Demonstrate initiative, assertiveness, and self-direction.
Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Be able to excel in a project team environment.

Responsibilities

Perform CAD operations using SolidWorks 3D and AutoCAD 2D to check equipment layouts and prepare as-built drawings for installed equipment.
Collect and verify field dimensions and other data.
Track purchase requisitions and drawing packages from design through installation.
Ensure installations adhere to approved drawings.
Participate in core problem-solving activities for equipment- and process-related issues, and assist Plant Maintenance with troubleshooting and solution implementation.
Assist in planning and coordinating project installations, including coordinating and overseeing vendors and mechanical and electrical contractors.
Provide weekly updates to management on project status and schedule progress and completion.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

Be familiar with continuous improvement philosophies such as Lean or Six Sigma.
Have prior technical work experience.
Have knowledge of shop practices, including machining and fabrication.
Hold a SolidWorks CSWA certification.
Have a minimum GPA of 2.75.

Join America’s favorite family bakery since 1934—home of Little Debbie®, Drake’s® Cakes, and Sunbelt Bakery® Granola Bars. Work with legacy brands that bring smiles to faces nationwide, including yours. You’ll experience a culture committed to work-life balance, guaranteed time off, and supportive health and wellness offerings. Enjoy profit sharing, long-term job security, and a range of exciting career paths. When you join McKee Foods, you’ll discover a better way to live and work.

Pay

$17.47 - $28.24 / hour, depending on experience and qualifications

Schedule

1st Shift (Monday – Friday, flexible hours between 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)

On-site

Location

272 Patton Farm Road, Stuarts Draft VA 24477

Job Summary

Learn from the best as you assist our Engineering Group in all phases of projects helping to ensure cost, schedule and performance objectives are successfully met.

Perform CAD (Solidworks-3D/AutoCad-2D) operations to check equipment layout and prepare
as built drawings for installed equipment
Collect and verify field dimensions and other data
Track all purchase requisitions, and drawing packages from design through installation.
Assure installations adhere to approved drawings
Participate in Core Problem Solving of equipment/process related issues; assist Plant
Maintenance with troubleshooting and solution implementation
Assist in planning and coordinating project installations, including coordinating and overseeing
vendors and mechanical/electrical contractors
Provide weekly updates to management on project status and schedule progress/completion
Perform other related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Current enrollment in, and full completion of at least 2 full years of a BS degree program in
Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited engineering school
Academic eligibility to attend classes in the fall
Portfolio of CAD (2D and 3D) work you have completed
Pass a CAD proficiency test during the interview
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple project activities
High level of initiative, assertiveness and self-direction
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to excel in a project team environment

Please upload your current resume to be fully considered for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with continuous improvement philosophies such as Lean or Six Sigma
Prior technical work experience
Knowledge of shop practices (machine & fabrication)
Solidworks CSWA certification
Minimum GPA 2.75

Benefits

Competitive weekly pay
401(k) with matching contributions
Credit Union
Exercise and recreation facility

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

About the Company

McKee Foods

Manufactures snack cakes and bakery products

McKee Foods produces and sells snack foods, including Little Debbie, Drake’s Cakes, and Sunbelt Bakery brands. Its work covers baking, packaging, and distributing a range of packaged baked goods such as cakes, cookies, and snack bars through grocery stores and other retailers. The products come from its bakeries and are sold under well-known brands with standardized recipes and packaging to ensure consistent taste and quality across locations. The company differentiates itself through its long history (since 1934), a family-owned culture that emphasizes work-life balance and employee growth, and a diverse brand portfolio that targets different snacking occasions. Its goal is to provide reliable, affordable snacks that families enjoy while maintaining steady business growth and a supportive workplace for its employees.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Collegedale, TN
Founded: Not listed

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