• Engineering Intern, New Product Development…

    Oatey (Shakopee, MN)


    Why Oatey?

     

    Since 1916, Oatey has provided reliable, high-quality products for the residential and commercial plumbing industries, with a commitment to delivering quality, building trust and improving lives. Today, Oatey operates a comprehensive manufacturing and distribution network comprised of industry leading family of companies: Oatey, Cherne, Keeney, Quick Drain, Hercules, Dearborn, GF Thompson, William H. Harvey, Masters, Contact, Belanger, Lansas, and Durgo.

     

    At Oatey, we're doing big things — and by joining us, you'll have the chance to do big things too. You can build a strong career in an innovative, inclusive, high-performance environment, with the confidence that your company cares — about you, our customers and our world. **Ready to make an impact in a place where you matter?**

     

    + **Job Description Summary**

     

    Interested in an internship with challenging projects, high visibility, professional networking, development, and fun?** **Oatey is currently seeking college students for the summer of 2026 to join our award-winning program: The Oatey Intern Experience. Oatey offers a 12-week summer internship that will expose you to meaningful work and exceed your expectations. You will be a part of a diverse, collaborative team environment yet experience your own personal and individual growth. Our interns deliver excellence through high engagement and performance, which is why we often hire them post-graduation*.

     

    * Based on outstanding performance and organizational needs

    + **Job Description**

     

    Join the Oatey team! We’re big enough to matter & small enough that YOU matter!

     

    Cherne Manufacturing is currently seeking a college engineering student for our 2026 Summer Internship Program. The program was created to support our growing organization by infusing it with bright talented students. Cherne offers learning and development, peer mentoring, and meaningful team projects. In this position, you will work closely with seasoned professionals to develop your skills and gain valuable insight in your chosen career field.

     

    What we’re looking for...

     

    Our Engineering department is a critical part of our organization. In this role you would be supporting the Research and New Development Engineering department with documentation including CAD & drafting using SolidWorks.

     

    Create CAD models of parts and assemblies using SolidWorks and industry standard practices.

     

    Create production drawings using SolidWorks and geometrical dimensioning industry standards such as ISO and ASME.

     

    Modify and/or convert AutoCad drawings into SolidWorks files.

     

    Create CAD models and sketches for conceptual designs.

     

    Distribute and communicate drawing update information to required departments.

     

    What you’ll need to be successful…

     

    Experience in SolidWorks software in creating parts, assemblies and drawing.

     

    Working knowledge of office tools such as Word & Excel.

     

    In-depth emotional intelligence: behavioral maturity, demonstrated trust and integrity, high ethical standards, interpersonal competence.

     

    Good oral and written communication skills.

     

    Demonstrate ability to work on multiple tasks while generating results.

     

    Exercise discretion and good judgment.

     

    Experience that will set you apart….

     

    Proficient in Solidworks

     

    R&D exposure

     

    Working knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)

     

    Two plus (2+) years of work manufacturing experience.

     

    Pay Rate: $20.00 USD hourly

     

    Holiday Pay

     

    MN Sick and Safe Time, if eligible

     

    About Us

    WORKING AT OATEY

    We value our associates and provide opportunities for growth. Oatey is a collaborative, diverse workplace attracting the brightest minds and creative thinkers in our industry. We constantly challenge associates to come up with new ideas and reward them for their efforts. As a result, many of our associates choose to stay and build long term careers at Oatey.

     

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    At Oatey we are committed to help our Associates grow their career. Apply today and grow with Oatey!

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer

     

    The Oatey family of companies are an equal opportunity employer committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We recruit, employ, promote, and offer competitive pay for all jobs without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.