Applications & Estimating (A&E Process Improvement) Intern

Barry-Wehmiller • Romeoville, IL

20h

About The Position

BW Packaging is driving performance at the intersection of people, technology, and customer care. As part of the privately held Barry Wehmiller family, we unite a global team of packaging experts with a clear purpose: People Who Care, Building Solutions that Perform. We take on our customers’ toughest challenges as our own — delivering both innovative and enduring solutions that set the standard for value and performance. Our strength comes from our people and the power of our brands — trusted names in packaging that are known worldwide for engineering excellence, application expertise, and lifetime commitment to customer success. Truly Human Leadership guides our belief that exceptional business results and profound respect for people together provide the foundation of enduring success. We are committed to forging lasting partnerships with our customers, earning their trust through integrity, expertise, and execution. With our full range of packaging solutions and long term partnership and service, we help customers achieve operational excellence today while building the future of packaging together. Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world. Job Description: Job Summary The Applications & Estimating Engineering Intern will support the Applications & Estimating (A&E) team with a primary focus on process improvement, standardization, documentation, and engineering support activities during the internship period. This role is intentionally structured to provide exposure across product lines and locations rather than being tied to a single facility or product group. The objective is to provide hands-on experience with application engineering workflows, estimating tools, and cross-functional collaboration while contributing to meaningful improvements that enhance efficiency, consistency, and quality within the A&E function.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related discipline preferred).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Interest in engineered-to-order systems and applications engineering.
• Basic understanding of engineering drawings, layouts, or technical documentation preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with CAD and/or ERP systems is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Collaborative mindset with a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Learn a broad range of BW product applications and engineered-to-order solution approaches.
• Assist in preparing technical information for internal reviews and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Support the maintenance and organization of standards libraries, including layouts, concepts, and documentation.
• Participate in proposal reviews, design reviews, and process improvement meetings.
• Support at least one proposal or estimating workflow from concept through internal review to gain end-to-end process understanding.
• Help organize, document, and validate inputs used in estimates and proposals.
• Assist with data cleanup and consistency efforts related to layouts, cost inputs, and proposal documentation.
• Contribute to improving clarity, repeatability, and organization of estimating resources.
• Review current A&E workflows to identify opportunities for increased efficiency and standardization.
• Document existing processes, tools, templates, and best practices used across the A&E team.
• Support development or refinement of standard work, checklists, templates, and guidelines.
• Participate in cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives involving engineering, sales, and operations.
• Develop or update standard templates, checklists, or work instructions for A&E activities.
• Complete one or more defined process improvement projects with measurable outcomes.
• Support at least one proposal or estimating effort through internal review.
• Deliver a final presentation summarizing findings, improvements implemented, and recommendations for future enhancement.
• Demonstrate curiosity, initiative, strong organization, and attention to detail.
• Work collaboratively across engineering, sales, and operations teams.
• Accept and apply feedback constructively to improve performance and deliverables.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern