Mechanical Engineering Intern - Workforce Development

Performance Review Institute • Warrendale, PA • 1h ago

SAE Industry Technologies Consortia (ITC), Performance Review Institute (PRI) and SAE International (SAE), deliver shared solutions to industry's common challenges.

Join us and create a higher standard for a better world.

This internship sits within SAE's Workforce Development Strategic Product Line (WFD SPL), the team responsible for aligning industry workforce needs with SAE programs and solutions.

Unlike a traditional engineering internship focused on design work, this role serves as the team's technical and candidate-perspective subject matter resource. This intern will provide grounded insight into what mechanical engineering students learn, what skills employers expect, and how emerging engineers evaluate career opportunities.

You will help ensure that workforce strategies, programs, and industry conversations stay rooted in real engineering skill demands and authentic student experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Serve as the internal "voice of the engineer" in WFD strategy discussions

Participate in strategy meetings and help interpret technical workforce needs

Provide perspective on relevant curricula, skills, and early-career expectations

Validate whether proposed initiatives and programs align with real-world engineering skill development

Help translate industry workforce challenges into actionable program ideas grounded in technical reality

Help prepare summaries and briefing materials that connect technical needs to strategic decisions

Provide occasional support for WFD-related events in order to capture insights to inform future workforce strategy and program design

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Pursuing a BS in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field

Strong understanding of core mechanical engineering concepts and coursework

Interest in how engineering education translates into industry careers

Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Hybrid work environment with a mix of office-based and virtual work; remote participation in meetings is common

Frequent computer use, including extended periods of typing, video conferencing, and screen time

Regular participation in meetings and collaborative working sessions, both in person and virtual

Occasional travel may be required to support events (e.g., Collegiate Design Series) or attend internal/offsite meetings

During events, may be required to stand or walk for extended periods and move light materials (up to 25 lbs), such as signage or event supplies

Use of standard office equipment including laptop, monitors, and collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft Teams, PowerPoint, Excel)

SAE

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

SAE Industry Technologies Consortia (SAE ITC) enables organizations to define and pilot best practices. SAE ITC industry stakeholders are able to work together to effectively solve common problems, achieve mutual benefit for industry, and create business value.

The Performance Review Institute (PRI) is the world leader in facilitating collaborative supply chain oversight programs, quality management systems approvals, and professional development in industries where safety and quality are shared values.

SAE International (SAEI) is a global organization serving the mobility sector, predominantly in the aerospace, automotive and commercial-vehicle industries, fostering innovation, and enabling engineering professionals. Since 1905, SAE has harnessed the collective wisdom of engineers around the world to create industry-enabling standards. Likewise, SAE members have advanced their knowledge and understanding of mobility engineering through our information resources, professional development, and networking.

Fullsight is a shared services group working across three affiliate organizations, SAE ITC, SAE International, and Performance Review Institute (PRI), uniformly delivering HR, IT, Legal, Customer Success, Finance, and Procurement services, which enables us to distribute resources across all parts of our businesses.

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This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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