Summer Intern – Manufacturing Engineering

About the role

Summer Intern – Manufacturing Engineering

Focus: Multi-axis robotics, directed-energy processing workflows, and production-quality documentation

Location: West Lafayette, IN (HARF)

Duration: 10–12 weeks (Summer)

Work Authorization / Clearance: U.S. Citizen; must be U.S. clearance eligible

Preferred: Active security clearance

Organization: Advanced manufacturing startup supporting military and commercial programs

Role Summary

INTALUS is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Summer Intern to support machine- and workflow-facing process development on custom multi-axis robotic directed-energy platforms. This role is operations-facing: setup support, fixturing/part handling, parameter capture, traveler discipline, inspection routines, and process documentation. The intern will help standardize repeatable workflows aligned with AS9100D, ISO 9001:2015, and CMMC Level 1–2 expectations, coordinating closely with the Materials Engineering intern for sample handoff and measurement feedback.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manufacturing process development (machine and workflow-facing)

Support setup and supervised operation of multi-axis robotic motion systems and directed-energy tooling.
Assist with fixturing concepts, part handling, tooling readiness, and setup checklists to improve repeatability.
Capture process parameters, run IDs, equipment configuration states, and build conditions using standardized templates (objective evidence discipline).
Support prototype builds, parameter validation trials, and workflow standardization (sequencing, handoffs, rework paths).

2. Inspection integration and process control

Help define in-process checks and inspection routines (what to measure, when to measure, how to record).
Support build records (travelers, route sheets, inspection signoffs where applicable).
Coordinate sample handoffs to Materials Engineering and ensure traceability continuity.

3. Quality system buildout (AS9100 / ISO 9001 readiness)

Draft SOPs, work instructions, process flow diagrams, setup sheets, maintenance procedures, and calibration routines.
Support nonconformance logging discipline and corrective action inputs (under direction).
Help organize audit-ready objective evidence: revision control, record retention, training signoffs, and controlled forms.

4. CMMC-aligned operational practices (Level 1–2)

Assist in mapping where manufacturing data is created/stored/transmitted (parameters, travelers, inspection outputs).
Support checklists and short training materials for reinforcing controlled data handling practices.

5. Engineering operations support

Support time studies, throughput observations, and utilization tracking to inform capacity planning.
Assist with procurement support for tooling/consumables and readiness reviews.

What You'll Gain

Hands-on exposure to multi-axis robotic motion systems and directed-energy manufacturing workflows.
An inside look at how aerospace/defense suppliers build compliant manufacturing systems from scratch.
Experience creating documentation, travelers, and quality process artifacts that support future certification (AS9100 / ISO 9001).
The opportunity to make a direct impact on a startup manufacturing foundation within the Purdue innovation ecosystem.