Job Description

Process Engineer Summer Intern

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Process Engineer Summer Intern at our Cheswick, PA location to support continuous improvement, manufacturing efficiency, and operational excellence initiatives within our production environment. This internship provides hands-on experience working alongside engineering, production, quality, and maintenance teams to analyze processes, identify improvement opportunities, and support implementation of operational solutions.

Who You AreA junior/senior level student pursuing a degree in engineering and has strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills with an interest in manufacturing operations.

What Brought You Here:

• $20-$23 per hour
• Typical schedule: Monday–Friday (8 AM – 5 PM) with occasional swing shifts
• Opportunities for mentorship and professional development

What You Will be Doing:

• Assist with evaluating manufacturing processes to improve safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency
• Collect and analyze production data to identify trends, waste, and process improvement opportunities
• Support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and problem-solving methodologies
• Participate in process mapping, root cause analysis, and corrective action activities
• Assist in developing and updating standard operating procedures, work instructions, and process documentation
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, quality, and safety teams on operational projects
• Conduct time studies and workflow analysis to support labor and equipment optimization
• Help monitor process performance and recommend improvements to reduce downtime and scrap
• Support implementation of engineering projects and process changes
• Maintain compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards

Skills You Bring:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in:
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Or related engineering field
• Minimum GPA requirement 3.00
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, AutoCAD/CNC, or data analysis tools is a plus

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in an industrial/manufacturing environment in heat
• Ability to stand, walk, and lift up to 75 pounds as needed
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)

Why Choose Us:

We are one of North America's largest fabricator and distributors in our industry, with many facilities throughout the United States and Canada. With its unmatched product line, we have created a Total System Approach to satisfy virtually any customer requirement. We have the products, equipment, and an experienced team to take projects from design concepts with the architect to final installation by the contractor.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.