ENGINEERING INTERN (1099 CONTRACTOR) - Build the Future of Garage Door Manufacturing

📍 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 OnAs part of our engineering support team, you’ll get exposure to real manufacturing processes and business systems, including:🔧 Bill of Materials (BOM) ManagementMaintain and update BOM structures Support day-to-day engineering data accuracy Troubleshoot BOM discrepancies 📦 Open Order & Configuration SupportParticipate in weekly open order BOM reviews Support commercial and custom product configurations Assist with engineering changes tied to production demand 🤝 Cross-Functional CollaborationWork directly with:Engineering Production Inventory Purchasing Operations teams 📊 Inventory & ERP System SupportAssist with backflush reconciliation Help align inventory and production transactions Support costing accuracy and purchasing data integrity 💻 Systems & Backend ConfigurationAssist with configurator logic and backend data maintenance Support ERP/master data cleanup initiatives 📈 Continuous Improvement ProjectsIdentify 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 operationsBonus Points If You Have Experience With:ERP systems Manufacturing data Inventory transactions Product configuration systems Lean / process improvement concepts Role DetailsPosition Type: Independent Contractor (1099)Location: On-site at our Tempe facility📍 1016 W Geneva Drive, Tempe, AZ 85282Schedule: During standard office hoursHours: Up to 40 hours per weekCompensation: $22.00/hourEngagement Length: Initial 60-day assignment with weekly performance reviewsImportant Classification NoteThis 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 OutThis 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 solvingApply TodayIf 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 DoorBuilding quality products. Building better systems. Building careers.Powered by JazzHR1Bu2RZ6cFR