Title:  Process Engineering Intern

Job Summary

The Process Engineering Intern will support manufacturing process optimization, assist with equipment troubleshooting, and perform data analysis to improve operational performance. This role offers hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment, focusing on enhancing efficiency, safety, and quality. The intern will work under the guidance of experienced engineers to deliver tangible improvements in manufacturing throughput.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Process Improvement & Optimization: Assist in evaluating existing manufacturing processes to identify bottlenecks and efficiency opportunities using Lean/Six Sigma methodologies (e.g., 5S, Kaizen).
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Collect, analyze, and report on production data related to cycle times, yield, downtime, and scrap reduction.
• Troubleshooting & Support: Assist with root cause analysis and troubleshooting of equipment, electrical, or mechanical issues on the production floor.
• Documentation & Standards: Update or develop standard operating procedures (SOPs), process flow diagrams (PFDs), and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).
• Project Support: Support engineering trials for new equipment, material testing, or product launches.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• Education: Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s program for Plastics and Polymers, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Standing: Junior or Senior level preferred

Work Experience

• No min required 1 year experience in manufacturing environment and understanding of good manufacturing practices. preferred

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the basic principles of injection molding, systematic molding, mold design, mold assembly, and machine operations.
• Proficiency with PC and Microsoft Office
• Working knowledge of SPC and Minitab software.
• Strong attention to detail; Strong problem identification/analysis and solving skills with hands-on approach.
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment; Ability to interface with all personnel levels.
• Motivated self-starter with ability to work independently on multiple assignments in a team environment.
• Ability/courage to successfully communicate with any required parties.
• Able to always comply with the company’s safety policy

Travel Requirements

Physical Requirements

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to build strong relationships with peers and direct labor employees.
• While performing the duties of this job on the production floor, the employee regularly stands, walks, talks, and hears.
• Noise level in the work environment while on the production floor is usually moderate to loud. Hearing protection is required.
• Must be self-motivated, must have excellent people skills, written and verbal communication, problem solving, coaching, training, relationship building, managing resistance and project management skills.
• Must follow and comply with all Company and Plant policies, procedure (SOIs), rules and State and Federal laws