Job Title: Design Engineer Intern
2026 Summer Intern – Engineering
Location: Mattoon, IL
Program Duration: June 1, 2026 – August 14, 2026 (10 weeks)
About Justrite Safety Group
Justrite Safety Group is a growing family of industrial safety companies dedicated to protecting workers, workplaces, and the environment. We design and manufacture industry-leading safety solutions used across manufacturing, laboratories, warehouses, and industrial facilities worldwide.
Our teams are united by deep safety knowledge, operational excellence, and a shared commitment to protecting people, property, and the planet.
Internship Program Overview
The Justrite Safety Group Summer Internship Program is a high-impact, project-based experience designed to develop the next generation of leaders in industrial safety manufacturing.
Interns are not observers…they are key contributors. Each intern is assigned a capstone project tied to real business priorities and works closely with experienced leaders, high-potential mentors, and cross-functional teams.
This program is intentionally designed to:
- Deliver measurable business impact
- Provide exposure to industrial manufacturing and safety solutions
- Develop professional and leadership skills
- Create a pipeline into future full-time and leadership development opportunities at Justrite Safety Group
Top-performing interns may be considered for full-time roles or future leadership development programs upon graduation.
Position Summary
The Design Engineer Intern will support the team through a structured capstone project aligned to key business needs. This role offers hands-on experience in an industrial safety manufacturing environment, exposure to real-world challenges, and the opportunity to present findings and recommendations to senior leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities will vary by function but may include:
- Execute a design-focused capstone project supporting new product development or existing product improvement
- Create and modify CAD models, drawings, and engineering documentation
- Support design reviews, testing, and validation activities
- Assist with engineering change requests (ECRs/ECOs) and documentation updates
- Collaborate with Manufacturing and Quality teams to ensure designs are manufacturable and compliant
- Analyze design performance, materials, and cost considerations
- Participate in audits, inspections, and quality reviews as appropriate
- Participate in Intern Week, professional development sessions, and networking events
- Present final project outcomes and recommendations during Capstone Presentations to leadership
What You’ll Gain
- Real-world experience in industrial safety manufacturing
- Direct exposure to experienced professionals and industry leaders
- Mentorship from a high-potential employee focused on your development
- Hands-on problem-solving and project ownership
- Professional development in communication, analysis, and presentation skills
- Insight into career paths within Justrite Safety Group
Qualifications / Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field
(Engineering, Operations, EHS, Finance, Business, Marketing, HR, Analytics, or related discipline)
- Strong analytical, organizational, problem solving and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Curiosity, initiative, and interest in industrial manufacturing or safety solutions
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); additional tools a plus
Why Justrite Safety Group
At Justrite Safety Group, interns work alongside the best in the industrial safety industry — engineers, operators, safety professionals, and business leaders who design products that protect lives every day.
This is more than an internship. It’s an opportunity to:
- Learn how a global industrial safety manufacturer operates
- Contribute to work that matters
- Build a foundation for a long-term career in safety, operations, engineering, or business leadership
Compensation:
The position offers a competitive hourly rate of $25.
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