Process Engineer Intern
About the role
As a Process Engineering Intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience supporting manufacturing operations while helping improve the processes that drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance. This is an opportunity to apply your engineering knowledge to real-world challenges and see the direct impact of your work. Working alongside experienced engineering and operations teams in Tallahassee, Florida, you’ll contribute to process improvement initiatives, facility and workflow optimization, and data‑driven decision‑making. Your work will help identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and support continuous improvement across the operation. If you enjoy problem‑solving, analyzing data, and finding better ways of working, this internship offers valuable exposure to manufacturing engineering and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
- Support manufacturing and process improvement projects by analyzing workflows, material handling methods, and production processes to improve operational performance.
- Collect and evaluate operational data using statistical analysis, observations, and time studies to help establish efficient work standards and identify improvement opportunities.
- Create and update process documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) documents.
- Develop equipment, workspace, and facility layouts using 2D/3D CAD tools to improve productivity, workflow, and space utilization.
- Partner with engineering and operations teams to troubleshoot issues, recommend solutions, and support project execution while maintaining a safe and organized work environment.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, with junior or senior standing preferred.
- Ability to work a minimum of 20 hours per week between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
- Ability to perform activities that may include standing, walking, and occasionally lifting materials within a manufacturing environment.
Skills
- Ability to analyze data, apply mathematical and statistical concepts, and use structured problem‑solving methods to improve processes.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and other business productivity tools.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across engineering and operations teams.
Benefits
- Mentoring and training
- Access to global opportunities
- Flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work‑life balance
- Inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected and valued
- Benefits such as annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more (varies by country and contract)