Environmental, Safety & Health - Summer Intern

GKN Automotive • Newton, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an enthusiastic EHS Summer Intern to support our
Environmental Health & Safety team during the summer season. This role is ideal
for a student pursuing a degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational
Safety & Health, or Safety Management who wants hands‑on experience in safety,
ergonomics, and hazard analysis.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in EHS, Occupational Safety, Safety Management, or a related field.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Interest in workplace safety, risk reduction, and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

• Programming or automation experience (e.g., Power Automate, Excel macros, or other coding skills).

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) to identify and document workplace hazards.
• Support the completion of ergonomic assessments and contribute recommendations to reduce risk and improve comfort.
• Help enhance and potentially automate elements of our training program, depending on your programming or technical skills.
• Participate in safety audits, inspections, and general EHS initiatives.
• Perform data entry, reporting, and documentation to support day‑to‑day EHS operations.

Benefits

• Hands‑on experience with real safety projects.
• Exposure to risk assessment, ergonomics, and compliance programs.
• Mentorship from experienced EHS professionals.
• Opportunity to build practical technical and analytical skills.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees