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Ready to connect what you’re learning in college with hands-on experience in the aerospace industry? Join Hytek Finishes, a diverse organization that processes highly engineered components for Boeing, its suppliers, space, and Defense aircraft. As a Tooling Design & Development Engineering Intern, you’ll collaborate on practical projects, build your problem-solving skills, and learn from experienced craftspeople and an involved management team committed to mentoring emerging talent. You’ll be part of a team that takes pride in hands-on work, delivering complex processing on time, and putting quality first. With employees who average 10 years at Hytek, and many who have been here for decades, you’ll have the opportunity to learn alongside people with deep industry experience while contributing to the team’s work.
Internship Overview
Title: Tooling Design & Development Engineering Internship
Reports to: Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Location: Kent, WA | onsite
Type: Part Time, Non-Exempt (hourly)
Schedule: Day shift hours. It is expected that interns will work a minimum of 10 hours per week during the school year and a maximum of 29 hours per week during the summer. Specific working hours will be flexible depending upon the selected intern’s availability. Prior arrangements can be made for reduced hours during school exams or for family commitments. We would prefer a minimum 3 month commitment from candidates.
Internship Project Opportunities
- Facility Layout – update using AutoCAD the entire layout and mapping of Hytek Finishes. This will also include tank and machine layouts.
- Tooling design & development – use CNC router and 3D printing technologies to identify, design, and test custom tooling, templates, and/or masking for various processes.
- Process Automation – identify, research, and support automation opportunities within our traditional processing methods.
Your team: You will be part of a collaborative team focusing on innovative tool design and development, continuous improvement initiatives, and productivity savings.
Your boarding pass/qualifications
- Striving for a Technical Degree within course of study.
- Familiarity with 3D printing software.
- Proficient user of CAD modeling software, Inventor/AutoCAD a plus.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Must have the ability to read, write and communicate in English - including the ability to read written purchase orders and paperwork.
- Must have a regular and dependable attendance record.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. An export license will be required to work in all areas of the facility for non-US persons. Hytek is unable to sponsor a student visa.
- Must be able to pass a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening.
- Minimum age 18.
The Ideal Candidate
- Intellectually curious about the business and the world around them.
- Possess a bias for action, moves with a sense of urgency.
- Coachable, open to learn, grow and develop through feedback channels.
- Emotionally intelligent and able to build trust with leaders and employees of diverse backgrounds and situations at all levels.
- Collaborative, marked by transparency and flexibility, with a commitment to foster teamwork.
- An exceptional communicator in both written and verbal interactions; clear and concise.
Essential Mental/Physical Demands
Ability to sit in an office for long periods, but also comfortable with working in a manufacturing environment as well. Extensive use of hands in writing, computer and using mechanical equipment. Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. on an occasional basis. Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Due to the manufacturing environment, safety glasses and hearing protection may be necessary.
Part time benefits package includes: 401(k) matching, short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, long-term care plan options, prescription safety glasses benefit, and onsite health services that includes access to a massage therapist.
Compensation for the internship: $22.00 per hour
Application Process
Please apply at www.hytekfinishes.com/careers with an up-to-date resume and your current contact information.
Hytek Finishes is an equal opportunity employer. It is Hytek’s policy to make all employment decisions without regard to an individual’s sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast feeding, and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race (including traits historically associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists), creed, religion (including religious dress and grooming), color, national origin, ancestry (including association, affiliation, or participation with persons or activities related to national origin, English-proficiency or accent or immigration status), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or domestic partner status, age, veteran or military status, and any other categories protected by applicable state, local, or federal law. M/F/Disability/Protected Vet
Ready to connect what you’re learning in college with hands-on experience in the aerospace industry? Join Hytek Finishes, a diverse organization that processes highly engineered components for Boeing, its suppliers, space, and Defense aircraft. As a Tooling Design & Development Engineering Intern, you’ll collaborate on practical projects, build your problem-solving skills, and learn from experienced craftspeople and an involved management team committed to mentoring emerging talent. You’ll be part of a team that takes pride in hands-on work, delivering complex processing on time, and putting quality first. With employees who average 10 years at Hytek, and many who have been here for decades, you’ll have the opportunity to learn alongside people with deep industry experience while contributing to the team’s work.
Internship Overview
Title: Tooling Design & Development Engineering Internship
Reports to: Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Location: Kent, WA | onsite
Type: Part Time, Non-Exempt (hourly)
Schedule: Day shift hours. It is expected that interns will work a minimum of 10 hours per week during the school year and a maximum of 29 hours per week during the summer. Specific working hours will be flexible depending upon the selected intern’s availability. Prior arrangements can be made for reduced hours during school exams or for family commitments. We would prefer a minimum 3 month commitment from candidates.
Internship Project Opportunities
- Facility Layout – update using AutoCAD the entire layout and mapping of Hytek Finishes. This will also include tank and machine layouts.
- Tooling design & development – use CNC router and 3D printing technologies to identify, design, and test custom tooling, templates, and/or masking for various processes.
- Process Automation – identify, research, and support automation opportunities within our traditional processing methods.
Your team: You will be part of a collaborative team focusing on innovative tool design and development, continuous improvement initiatives, and productivity savings.
Your boarding pass/qualifications
- Striving for a Technical Degree within course of study.
- Familiarity with 3D printing software.
- Proficient user of CAD modeling software, Inventor/AutoCAD a plus.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Must have the ability to read, write and communicate in English - including the ability to read written purchase orders and paperwork.
- Must have a regular and dependable attendance record.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. An export license will be required to work in all areas of the facility for non-US persons. Hytek is unable to sponsor a student visa.
- Must be able to pass a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening.
- Minimum age 18.
The Ideal Candidate
- Intellectually curious about the business and the world around them.
- Possess a bias for action, moves with a sense of urgency.
- Coachable, open to learn, grow and develop through feedback channels.
- Emotionally intelligent and able to build trust with leaders and employees of diverse backgrounds and situations at all levels.
- Collaborative, marked by transparency and flexibility, with a commitment to foster teamwork.
- An exceptional communicator in both written and verbal interactions; clear and concise.
Essential Mental/Physical Demands
Ability to sit in an office for long periods, but also comfortable with working in a manufacturing environment as well. Extensive use of hands in writing, computer and using mechanical equipment. Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. on an occasional basis. Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Due to the manufacturing environment, safety glasses and hearing protection may be necessary.
Part time benefits package includes: 401(k) matching, short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, long-term care plan options, prescription safety glasses benefit, and onsite health services that includes access to a massage therapist.
Compensation for the internship: $22.00 per hour
Application Process
Please apply at www.hytekfinishes.com/careers with an up-to-date resume and your current contact information.
Hytek Finishes is an equal opportunity employer. It is Hytek’s policy to make all employment decisions without regard to an individual’s sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast feeding, and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race (including traits historically associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists), creed, religion (including religious dress and grooming), color, national origin, ancestry (including association, affiliation, or participation with persons or activities related to national origin, English-proficiency or accent or immigration status), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or domestic partner status, age, veteran or military status, and any other categories protected by applicable state, local, or federal law. M/F/Disability/Protected Vet
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in engineering design manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering or a related field
- 5 or more years of engineering design experience with at least 2 years in a management role
- Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks, CATIA, or Creo
- Experience leading cross-functional product development teams through full design cycles
- Familiarity with design for manufacturability, GD&T, and engineering change management processes
- PMP certification or equivalent project management experience is frequently preferred
Tips for Your Engineering Design Manager Job Search
Quantify your design process improvements
Engineering design managers are expected to lead process efficiency, not just people. On your resume, replace vague claims with outcomes: reduced prototype cycles, cut time-to-design-freeze, or improved cross-functional review turnaround. Reviewers compare managers on measurable operational impact.
Tailor your portfolio to the product stage
Hiring teams at early-stage companies want evidence you've built design processes from scratch. At mature firms, they want cross-functional coordination at scale. Know which phase a company is in before you apply, and lead your portfolio examples accordingly.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists engineering design manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by CAD environment and tools
Many engineering design manager roles are deeply tied to a specific toolchain, whether SolidWorks, CATIA, Creo, or NX. Applying to a role built around a platform you haven't managed teams on creates a gap that's hard to close in interviews. Match the stack before you apply.
Prepare a design review walkthrough story
Interviewers for this role almost always ask you to walk through a design review you ran under pressure. Prepare one story that covers how you structured the review, what conflict or ambiguity came up, and how the product outcome changed because of your decision.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate title
At the offer stage, clarify whether you'd own the full design function or a sub-team reporting to a VP of engineering. Title and comp both depend on scope, and scope is negotiable before you accept. Ask for an org chart and a headcount number before the final call.
Engineering Design Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most engineering design managers?
The companies hiring the most engineering design managers right now include Amazon, Tesla, and Meta, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Washington, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Openings tend to concentrate at manufacturers, defense contractors, and consumer product companies with active hardware development programs.
How many engineering design manager jobs are remote?
About 56% of engineering design manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is lower than many other management disciplines. Roles tied to physical prototyping, lab environments, or manufacturing floor oversight require on-site presence, while positions focused on software-adjacent design systems or documentation workflows are more likely to offer remote flexibility.
How do you become an engineering design manager?
You typically move into this role by first building deep technical credibility as an individual contributor engineer, then taking on informal leadership, such as mentoring junior engineers or leading a sub-project. From there, you pursue a formal team lead or senior engineer role where you own a design workstream. Demonstrating that you can drive a design from concept through release, coordinate with manufacturing and product teams, and resolve cross-functional conflicts positions you for a manager title.
Can you get an engineering design manager role without prior management experience?
It's possible if you've led projects in ways that parallel people management, such as owning a design program end-to-end, directing contract engineers, or serving as a technical lead on a cross-functional team. Smaller companies and startups are more likely to promote a strong senior engineer into a first-time manager role. Frame any experience where you set technical direction, reviewed others' work, or resolved design conflicts as evidence of management readiness.
What does the engineering design manager interview process look like?
Most processes include a recruiter screen, a hiring manager conversation about your design and leadership background, a technical panel where you walk through past projects and design decisions, and a cross-functional round with stakeholders from product, manufacturing, or program management. Some companies include a case exercise where you assess a design brief or process gap. Final rounds often involve a VP or director who evaluates strategic and organizational fit.
Where can I find and apply to engineering design manager jobs?
You can find and apply to engineering design manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background in terms of industry, product type, and team size, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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