Manufacturing Engineering Intern - Fall 2026

For over 100 years, Duke Manufacturing has put people first with the goal of being an employer of choice and a good neighbor in each of our communities. Our Purpose is to "Nourish Our World" and an important way we strive to do so is to create a work environment that encourages everyone to find their passion and grow to their full potential. As a family-owned business, we take a long-term view, providing stable employment in a team-based environment; training, feedback & development; and opportunities to advance in skills, responsibility and leadership.

We are currently looking for a Manufacturing Engineering Intern for this Fall 2026 (August to December 2026).

This internship will provide hands-on experience in their intended field of interest and assist the continuous improvement of skill development and industry knowledge. They will also have the opportunity to be certified in SolidWorks through Duke.

The intern will work on in-office projects and keep the flow of fixturing projects. Although the need is generally around machining, there is potential for design work and assistance with other projects.

Internship Duties/Projects:

• Working with a machine shop or 3D printing lab to fabricate prototypes, testing them on the line, and iterating based on operator feedback.
• Utilizing software like SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, or Creo to design custom fixtures, holding jigs, or go/no-go gauges
• Writing, updating, or adding visual aids (photos/diagrams) to technical work instructions so operators can safely and consistently assemble products.
• Operating machining equipment (mill, lathe, bandsaw) to machine parts used in fixturing and gauges

This list defines the main duties/projects of the intern. Other projects may be assigned as needed.

Internship Schedule:

• Flexible work schedule: we can adjust depending on your school schedule
• Expect to report 20 to 40 hours a week
• Fall 2026 (August to December 2026)

Education Requirements

• Currently enrolled as a college student, community college student, or vocational school student
• Preferably attending a manufacturing engineering, machining program, or relevant field

Internship Location

• Onsite at Sedalia, MO

This is a paid onsite internship.

Duke Manufacturing is an equal opportunity employer.