Manufacturing Engineering Co-op - Fall

Position: Manufacturing Engineering Co-op - Fall 2026

Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op - Fall (September 2026-December 2026)

ABCorp’s history dates back to 1795, more than 225 years. We started out as secure printers - designing & producing better, more counterfeit-resistant currency for the First Bank of the United States. Our products & services have changed, but secure envelops everything we do. Today, we design, manufacture, and personalize contactless credit cards, 3D print highly detailed prototypes & parts, and use digital content to elevate the customer experience in a secure envelope.

These are just a few of the things we do. About the Internship

Join a hands‑on professional development internship designed to immerse you in modern print technologies while building a continuous improvement mindset. Through structured rotations and real production work, you’ll gain practical experience, contribute to day‑to‑day outcomes, and develop specialized skills across advanced manufacturing workflows.

Rotations may include:

• Screen Printing
• Lithographic Printing
• Digital Offset
• 3D Printing (Additive Manufacturing)

What You’ll Do

As a Manufacturing Engineering Intern, you will support production teams and learn end‑to‑end workflows from design‑to‑print‑to‑finished product.

Key responsibilities:

• Support the prepress flow:
  Prepare files, help design graphic elements, and maintain an organized, error‑proofed production workflow; verify assets meet specs for printing, die‑cutting, and finishing.
• Assist with equipment setup and operation:
  Learn and support setup/operation of digital presses, screen printers, and finishing equipment while meeting safety, quality, and schedule targets.
• Prototype and iterate:
  Create prototypes using CAD and additive manufacturing; support testing and iterate designs based on results and feedback.
• Help deliver right‑first‑time output:
  Read and interpret job tickets; support revisions and art approvals; assist with job imposition and production setup accuracy.
• Contribute to process improvement:
  Identify waste and bottlenecks; support improvements in setup, makeready, color control, and material utilization; help build standard work and visual controls.
• Work cross‑functionally:
  Partner with R&D on new materials/processes; work with Quality to meet specifications and customer/regulatory standards; participate in structured print tests and basic DOEs.
• Support troubleshooting:
  Use data to help diagnose print defects and variability; assist with root‑cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Support throughput and customer needs:
  Provide design‑for‑manufacture input, highlight cost/time‑saving opportunities, and flag risks that could impact delivery.
• Document learning:
  Maintain run logs, change notes, and lessons learned; support playbooks/SOPs to scale best practices.

What We’re Looking For Required / preferred qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Design, Print, Packaging, Manufacturing, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Comfortable with digital tools and production workflows (design, file prep, version control, etc.).
• CAD experience preferred; ability to read technical drawings is a plus.
• Solid analytical and numeracy skills; comfort using data to support decisions.
• Additive manufacturing experience is a plus.

Mindset & fit:

• Curious, proactive, and energized by hands‑on, fast‑paced production.
• Willing to learn, ask questions, seek feedback, and follow standard work.
• Focused on safety, quality, and on‑time delivery as non‑negotiables.
• Clear communicator who escalates early and collaborates well.

You’ll be encouraged to learn and apply Lean/CI concepts, including:

• 5S, visual management, quick changeover, standardized work
• Documenting experiments (A/B trials, small DOEs) and closing the loop with measurable outcomes
• Sharing wins and lessons learned with the team

What You’ll Gain

• End‑to‑end exposure to prepress, print, finishing, and prototyping in an advanced manufacturing environment
• A practical toolkit for continuous improvement and data‑driven problem solving
• A portfolio of production‑grade work and CI contributions demonstrating impact

If you thrive where ideas move quickly from screen to press to product, and you love making each run better than the last, this internship is for you.

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