Summer 2027 Internship - Manufacturing Engineering & Capital Projects Intern

About Us

Fanatics is a leading global sports platform redefining how fans connect with the teams, players and moments they love. Our businesses — Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, Fanatics Betting & Gaming, Fanatics Events, Fanatics Advertising, Fanatics Markets and Fanatics Studios — maximize the presence and reach for hundreds of partners globally and create a one-stop experience that allows fans to buy, bet, collect, and earn, while engaging with sports in deeper, more immersive ways. This includes licensed fan gear and lifestyle products, sportsbook and iGaming, physical and digital trading cards, live events, premium sports entertainment content, credit card offerings and more. Together, they form a powerful, integrated ecosystem — connected by the Fanatics ONE loyalty program and FanCash, the currency of sport — delivering personalized experiences to over 100 million fans worldwide. Fanatics holds partnerships with over 900 sports properties, from professional leagues and players’ associations to teams, colleges and retail partners; over 7,000 athletes and celebrities; and over 2,000 retail locations, including all Lids stores. Backed by a team of more than 22,000 employees, Fanatics is committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience.

Summer 2027 Manufacturing Engineering & Capital Projects  Internship
Location: City, State (5 days/week, on-site)
Program Dates: June 7, 2027 – August 13, 2027

About the Company

Fanatics Collectibles is a new company operating at the intersection of collectibles, culture, and technology. Backed by world-class investors, operators, and sports & entertainment partners, we are building the global leader in next-generation collectibles. As part of the broader Fanatics ecosystem, we leverage a digital sports platform that spans over 900 sports properties and engages more than 81 million fans. Together, we are reimagining every part of the collectibles experience for fans, partners, and creators.

Who We Are

Fanatics Collectibles is a global product and technology company dedicated to redefining the world of collectibles. Through iconic brands like Topps, we create innovative physical and digital products that connect fans and collectors to the sports, entertainment, and culture they love.

Backed by Fanatics, the world's leading sports merchandise and collectibles company, we operate with the speed and creativity of a startup while leveraging unmatched scale, partnerships, and licensing relationships. Our teams collaborate across product, creative, operations, marketing, and licensing to deliver best-in-class collectibles to fans around the world.

About the Role

Fanatics Collectibles is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering & Capital Projects Intern to join our team for Summer 2027. This role will support manufacturing engineering and capital expenditure (CapEx) initiatives across our trading card manufacturing operations, helping improve production processes, equipment capabilities, and operational efficiency.

As an intern, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting engineering projects, evaluating manufacturing equipment, analyzing production data, and contributing to facility and process improvements. You'll work alongside engineering and operations teams to support equipment integration, automation initiatives, and capital projects.

This role is ideal for someone who is analytically minded, detail-oriented, and interested in applying engineering principles to real-world manufacturing challenges.

What You'll Do

• Support Manufacturing Engineering: Assist with equipment and facility layout development, process evaluations, and engineering initiatives to improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Evaluate Equipment & Capabilities: Support machine capability assessments, equipment integration, and commissioning activities to enhance production performance.
• Analyze Production Data: Collect, organize, and analyze manufacturing data using Excel to identify trends, evaluate performance, and support operational decisions.
• Support Capital Projects: Assist with capital expenditure analysis, project planning, cost evaluations, and documentation for manufacturing equipment and facility investments.
• Contribute to Process Improvements: Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing workflows, reduce inefficiencies, and support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate on Engineering Projects: Participate in design reviews, maintain technical documentation, and work with cross-functional teams to support project execution.

What You Bring

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an interest in manufacturing operations, process improvement, and capital projects.

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