Manufacturing Engineer Intern at Keel – Ladson, South Carolina

Built on Experience. Built for Skill. Built for You.

Keel was formed by bringing together three industry leaders combining generations of hands-on expertise in steel fabrication, shipbuilding, aerospace, and defense manufacturing.

That means when you join Keel, you’re joining a team backed by decades of proven craftsmanship and real-world results.

We build ships, defense systems, aerospace components, and heavy steel structures that serve critical missions — and we do it with pride.

Your Mission:

Under direct supervision, the Intern will support various operational and engineering functions by executing tasks related to process mapping, reporting, schedule updates, and other items/tasks as assigned.

Explore the Depth of the Role:

• Assist with process mapping across manufacturing workflows and operations.
• Generate and maintain reports to support production and planning teams.
• Update manual schedules for operational visibility and alignment.
• Support the development, deployment, and ongoing management of an interim scheduling process to cover current system gaps (IFS Scheduling).
• Participate in other department initiatives or projects.
• All other duties assigned.

Mission Readiness:

• Currently enrolled in an Engineering or related technical program from an accredited college, university or technical school.
• Academic focus in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Completing relevant coursework in systems, processes, or CAD is a plus.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time efficiently.
• Familiarity with Excel and data entry/reporting tools.
• Willingness to learn new systems and processes quickly.
• Comfortable collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Physical Requirements:

• May be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel regularly.
• Lift up to 25 pounds independently.

Become a part of our Builders and you too can...

• Uphold Safety and Quality Standards
• Embody Team Spirit
• Relentless Customer Focus
• Convey Integrity, Trust, and Professionalism
• Execute with Excellence and Velocity

What Keel will build for you:

• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• Competitive Pay
• 401K Match
• HSA/FSA
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Internal Referral Bonus Opportunities
• Shift Differentials
• Overtime Potential
• Paid on the Job Training
• Certification Sponsorship Opportunities
• Committed to Individual Career Growth
• We Do Fun Things, Plus More!

Need Assistance?

If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the employment process, please email talent@keelusa.com with details about your request and your contact information. Accommodation requests are reviewed individually on a case-by-case basis.

Please note that this email address is monitored only for inquiries related to reasonable accommodation requests.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

What we build, builds us.