Engineering Intern

Bowman Andros Products • Mount Jackson, VA

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About The Position

The Process / Continuous Improvement Engineering Intern supports engineering and production teams in a food manufacturing environment. The intern observes manufacturing processes, collects and analyzes production data, identifies opportunities for improvement, and assists with projects intended to improve safety, quality, efficiency, throughput, and waste reduction. The role includes working in both an office environment and on the production floor.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited degree-seeking program in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, data analysis, and continuous improvement concepts.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Observe equipment, product flow, operator interaction, and manufacturing processes on the production floor.
• Perform time studies and collect data on cycle times, production rates, downtime, rejects, changeover times, and equipment utilization.
• Analyze production data using Excel and other available tools to identify bottlenecks, recurring losses, waste, and improvement opportunities.
• Support improvement projects from problem identification through implementation, verification, and documentation.
• Assist with root cause analysis using tools such as 5 Whys, Pareto analysis, process mapping, and direct observation.
• Work with Engineering, Production, Maintenance, Quality, Food Safety, and other departments to evaluate process issues and potential solutions.
• Support process trials and document results to assess whether changes improve safety, quality, efficiency, or throughput.
• Create and update project summaries, process documentation, standard work, checklists, and presentations as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed