CI Engineer Intern - Summer 2027
About The Position
Pella Corporation is seeking motivated engineering students for our Continuous Improvement (CI) Engineering Internship in Pella, Iowa. This internship provides hands-on experience supporting operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives across the business. Interns work alongside experienced engineers, operations leaders, and cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, solve problems, improve processes, and support business objectives related to quality, cost, delivery, and efficiency. If you're interested in applying engineering principles in a manufacturing environment, leading improvement projects, and gaining experience similar to that of an entry-level engineer, we'd love to connect with you.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Industrial Technology, or a related technical discipline
- Strong academic standing
- Demonstrated leadership, teamwork, or involvement through campus organizations, work experience, athletics, volunteer activities, or other experiences
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences
- Ability to learn new technologies, systems, and engineering tools
Nice To Haves
- Experience leading projects, initiatives, or team efforts from planning through execution preferred
- Previous internship or co-op experience preferred
- Ability to succeed in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Responsibilities
- Support projects focused on improving quality, cost, delivery, safety, and operational efficiency
- Analyze processes and identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve performance
- Apply engineering principles, problem-solving methodologies, and continuous improvement tools to business challenges
- Collect, analyze, and interpret data to support decision-making and project recommendations
- Partner with engineering, manufacturing, operations, quality, and other cross-functional teams
- Assist with the implementation and sustainment of process improvements
- Present project updates, recommendations, and results to team members and business leaders
- Develop technical, professional, and leadership competencies through project ownership and mentorship
Benefits
- Transition assistance in accordance with company policies and program guidelines
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
