Intern

Job Summary

The Engineering Intern is a hands-on technical contributor supporting continuous improvement, capital projects, and day-to-day engineering activities within a food-grade powder blending manufacturing environment. This role is designed for a highly engaged, curious, and proactive intern who enjoys being on the plant floor, solving real problems, and supporting structured engineering and Management of Change (MOC) processes.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Project & Continuous Improvement Support
• Aid in executing continuous improvement and capital projects, including data collection, analysis, documentation, and follow-up.
• Support the development of project scopes, layouts, equipment requirements, and technical documentation.
• Assist with root cause analysis (5-Why, Fishbone, basic DMAIC) for process, equipment, or quality issues.
• Track action items, timelines, and deliverables for active projects.
• Hands-On Plant & Process Support
• Spend significant time on the production floor observing processes, identifying inefficiencies, and supporting troubleshooting activities.
• Collect and analyze process, production, and equipment data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Support downtime, yield, and loss analysis for blending, conveying, and packaging equipment.
• Affix updates to equipment documentation, SOPs, and standard work.
• Management of Change (MOC) Support
• Support MOC activities by assisting with documentation, risk assessments, and follow-up actions.
• Ensure changes are properly reviewed, communicated, and documented in accordance with site procedures.
• Affix assistance in verifying post-implementation effectiveness of approved changes.
• Vendor & Contractor Coordination
• Participate in vendor walkthroughs and on-site visits for equipment evaluation, troubleshooting, and project scoping.
• Affix assistance during vendor meetings, FAT/SAT preparation, and installation activities.
• Support communication with vendors by gathering technical information, photos, measurements, and specifications.
• Safety, Quality & Compliance
• Follow all plant safety rules, food safety requirements, GMPs, and sanitation standards.
• Support engineering activities that improve safety, food quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Affix identification of risks related to equipment design, material flow, and hygienic practices.

Required Qualifications

• Recent grad in: Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Food Engineering, or related discipline
• Strong interest in manufacturing, process engineering, or continuous improvement
• Comfortable working in a plant environment (hands-on, floor-based role)
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and observation skills
• Ability to document information clearly and follow structured processes
• Willingness to ask questions, learn quickly, and take initiative

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior internship, co-op, or hands-on manufacturing experience
• Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement concepts
• Interest in powder processing, material handling, or food manufacturing
• Basic proficiency with Excel, data analysis, or dashboards
• Familiarity with technical drawings, layouts, or process flow diagrams

What Success Looks Like

• Actively engaged on the plant floor and in engineering discussions
• Provides reliable project and MOC support with attention to detail
• Demonstrates strong ownership of assigned tasks and follow-ups
• Buils working relationships with operators, management team, and vendors
• Develops real-world understanding of manufacturing processes and project execution
• Drive own projects

Why This Internship

• Direct exposure to real manufacturing projects—not observation-only work
• Hands-on involvement in capital projects, process transformation, and vendor interactions
• Opportunity to apply engineering fundamentals to real operational challenges
• Strong foundation for future roles in process engineering, manufacturing, or CI