2026 Summer OPS Intern/Co-Op

Fortune Brands • Butler, IN

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About The Position

Health, Safety, and Environmental
Therma-Tru Corporation is committed to providing a safe workplace and promoting the health and safety of its associates. Workplace safety and managing the operation of our company in an environmentally responsible manner is the responsibility of each associate. Associates are responsible for participating in our Company’s incident and injury prevention programs, as well as our Company’s environmental programs. All associates must comply with our environmental, health, and safety policies and procedures, as well as federal, state, and local regulations.
As the Continuous Improvement Co-op/Intern, you’ll have the opportunity to:
Interact with all facets of the manufacturing process from raw material to finished product. The position will work with multiple departments and processes to drive continuous improvement. This is an excellent opportunity to learn and apply Lean Manufacturing, Problem Solving, and Six Sigma techniques, work on cross-functional teams, learn a multitude of manufacturing processes, and expand one’s engineering knowledge in a hands-on manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program focusing on Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering or a related field
• Strong Microsoft Office software knowledge (Access, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Ability to collect and manipulate data in Excel and Minitab
• Ability to work in a cross functional environment
• Self-directed and motivated for completion of projects
• Be able to schedule and complete projects from start to finish
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Process Improvements: identification, evaluation, and justification
• Process development, standardization, optimization, and innovation
• Learn and apply key quality tools including Capability Analysis, Gage R+R, and Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Standard work and visual aid development
• Line balancing and time studies
• Plant simulation and layout optimization
• Material flow and presentation
• Data manipulation and collection
• Production metrics tracking
• Value Stream optimization
• Lead Time and cost reductions
• 5S/Ergonomic/Safety/Team participation
• CAD Modeling and drafting (AutoCAD & Solid Edge)
• Six Sigma Projects, Root Cause Analysis, and problem solving
• Process parameter and specification development
• Participate in Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt training/certification process
• May perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs
• robust health plans
• a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution
• product discounts
• flexible time off benefits
• adoption benefits
• We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees