Engineering and Operations Intern

IKO North America•Ironton, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you! The Engineering and Operations Intern will support the startup and commissioning of our roofing granule manufacturing plant by assisting with process development, documentation, equipment procurement, and standard work creation. This role provides hands-on experience helping build manufacturing systems from the ground up, including process flows, operating standards, and continuous improvement practices.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or Materials Engineering
Strong interest in manufacturing, process engineering, or startup environments
Comfortable working in a hands-on industrial setting
Basic understanding of process flow, data analysis, or documentation preferred
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and basic documentation tools
Strong attention to detail, organized and willingness to learn

Nice To Haves

Hands-on exposure to manufacturing plant startup and commissioning activities
Experience in creating Standard Work Instructions (SWIs), SOPs, and process documentation
Understanding of roofing granule manufacturing and coating processes
Introduction to process stabilization, ramp-up, and continuous improvement
Exposure to industrial safety, environmental controls, and compliance requirements
Development of cross-functional collaboration and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

Support plant startup and commissioning activities across production and engineering functions
Assist with developing and documenting manufacturing processes for roofing granule production
Assist with procurement of equipment, from vendor interactions, spec sheet evaluation, equipment ordering, shipping and tracking, install, and commissioning
Create and update Standard Work Instructions (SWIs) for equipment, processes, and operating procedures
Observe and document raw material handling, crushing, screening, coating, firing, cooling, and packaging processes
Assist with process mapping, workflow layout, and startup readiness activities
Collect production and quality data to support process stabilization and optimization
Support engineering trials, process adjustments, and improvement initiatives
Assist with startup punch-list tracking and corrective actions
Collaborate with operations, maintenance, quality, and EHS teams
Support continuous improvement efforts related to safety, quality, efficiency, and waste reduction