Job Description
Tempe, Arizona |
$22/hour | ⏰
Up to 40 hours/week |
60-Day Engagement (with weekly review) Ready to engineer real solutions—not just fetch coffee? At
First United Door Technologies / Safe-Way Door , we don’t do “busy work internships.”
We’re looking for a driven, detail-oriented
Engineering Intern (Independent Contractor / 1099) to join our manufacturing engineering team and make an immediate impact inside a fast-paced production environment.
This is a hands-on opportunity to work directly with engineering, operations, inventory, purchasing, and manufacturing teams to improve the systems that keep our business moving.
If you love solving problems, working with data, and figuring out how products are actually built—this role is for you.
What You’ll Work On As part of our engineering support team, you’ll get exposure to real manufacturing processes and business systems, including:
Bill of Materials (BOM) Management - Maintain and update BOM structures
- Support day-to-day engineering data accuracy
- Troubleshoot BOM discrepancies
Open Order & Configuration Support - Participate in weekly open order BOM reviews
- Support commercial and custom product configurations
- Assist with engineering changes tied to production demand
Cross-Functional Collaboration - Work directly with:
- Engineering
- Production
- Inventory
- Purchasing
- Operations teams
Inventory & ERP System Support - Assist with backflush reconciliation
- Help align inventory and production transactions
- Support costing accuracy and purchasing data integrity
Systems & Backend Configuration - Assist with configurator logic and backend data maintenance
- Support ERP/master data cleanup initiatives
Continuous Improvement Projects - Identify process improvement opportunities
- Help streamline engineering workflows
- Support documentation and data governance efforts
What We’re Looking For ✅ Engineering student or recent graduate (Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Systems, or similar)
✅ Strong Excel / data management skills
✅ Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail
✅ Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment
✅ Able to communicate effectively across departments
✅ Interest in ERP systems, BOM structures, product configuration, and manufacturing operations
Bonus Points If You Have Experience With: - ERP systems
- Manufacturing data
- Inventory transactions
- Product configuration systems
- Lean / process improvement concepts
Role Details Position Type: Independent Contractor (1099)
Location: On-site at our Tempe facility
1016 W Geneva Drive, Tempe, AZ 85282 Schedule: During standard office hours
Hours: Up to 40 hours per week
Compensation: $22.00/hour Engagement Length: Initial 60-day assignment with weekly performance reviews
Important Classification Note This is a
1099 independent contractor engagement , not a W-2 employment position.
Contractors are responsible for:
- Their own taxes
- Insurance
- Business expenses
- Equipment and related costs as applicable
Why This Opportunity Stands Out This isn’t a theoretical internship.
You’ll work inside a live manufacturing operation, helping support the systems that drive product creation, inventory accuracy, and operational efficiency.
You’ll leave with practical experience in:
✔ Manufacturing engineering
✔ ERP systems
✔ Product data management
✔ Operations support
✔ Cross-functional problem solving
Apply Today If you’re ready to gain meaningful engineering experience and contribute from day one, we want to hear from you.
First United Door Technologies | Safe-Way Door Building quality products. Building better systems. Building careers.
Job Tags
For contractors, Internship, Work at office, Immediate start