2026 Summer Engineering Internship Program

No manufacturing experience? No Problem! Our on-site "Center for Excellence" new hire training program will set you up for success. Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Milford, New Hampshire (USA), Hitchiner Manufacturing Co., Inc. is the premier supplier of complete-to-print, high-volume, complex thin-wall investment castings and fully-finished casting-based subassemblies and components to industry. The company leads the industry in volume production, reduced lead-times and just-in-time manufacturing. Hitchiner produces castings in hundreds of different alloys for a broad spectrum of global markets and customers that include the leaders in the automotive, aerospace, and other industries.
We offer an enriching environment where learning and growing become part of your career. Hitchiner is dedicated to fostering the professional growth and development of our employees. We offer upward mobility and internal promotions.
Benefits:
Hitchiner offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including:
• Onsite state of the art Gym/Fitness Center, open 24/7 for all employees
• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Basic and Accidental Life Insurance (company paid)
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance (company paid)
• 401K (pre-tax and ROTH) with Excellent Company Match and Immediate Vesting
• Company Profit Sharing Plan
• 3 weeks’ Vacation to start; 4 weeks’ Vacation at 5 Years; 5 weeks’ Vacation 10 years seniority
• We set you up for success with our “Center for Excellence” onsite training center for new hires and existing employees to improve new learning and continuous growth
• Training and Educational Assistance Programs


Looking for a well-rounded internship experience in manufacturing?
Hitchiner is seeking students to be part of its Summer 2026 Internship Program in Milford, NH. Over several weeks, interns will gain valuable real-world experience in various manufacturing environments supporting Hitchiner’s process and product engineering and operations teams.
There are many different projects available including collecting data for labor hours against standard and efficiency analysis; product and process engineering analysis for shrink and scrap factors; and improving documentation for gage calibration. Additionally, throughout the internship, interns will have the opportunity to develop mentoring relationships with members of Hitchiner’s management team and network with their peers.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree candidate in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Robotics, Materials Engineering, Chemical, Automation preferred.
• Completion of sophomore year.
• Familiar with a variety of engineering concepts within the field (SolidWorks, GD&T)
• Must possess good communication and organizational skills
• Must be self-motivated once direction is given and not afraid to ask questions
• Computer literacy is a must, including competency in general MS Office applications


We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap, or any other legally protected status. EOE/Veterans/Disabled are encouraged to apply.