Manufacturing Engineer Intern / Co-Op

Global Cellulose Fibers•Riegelwood, NC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Manufacturing Engineer Intern or Co-op, you will gain hands-on experience in a world-class manufacturing environment while working alongside experienced engineers, operators, maintenance technicians, and leaders. This role provides exposure to pulp mill operations, process optimization, reliability improvement, and continuous improvement initiatives. As a manufacturing engineer intern or co-op, you will hire directly into one of manufacturing facility locations: Columbus, MS; Franklin, VA; New Bern, NC; Riegelwood, NC; Port Wentworth, GA; Flint River, GA. The responsibilities listed below are representative of the role but are not all-inclusive. Team members are expected to contribute wherever needed to support safety, operational excellence, quality, reliability, and cost-effective operations.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related STEM field, with an expected graduation date of December 2027 or later.
Interest in pursuing a career in manufacturing, industrial operations, or engineering.
Comfortable working in a heavy industrial environment that may include large equipment, elevated temperatures, noise, and varying weather conditions.
Demonstrates a strong commitment to safety and safe work practices.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to learn quickly, adapt to changing priorities, and thrive in a dynamic operating environment.
Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and a desire to take initiative.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work across all levels of the organization.
Demonstrated organizational and time-management skills.
Leadership experience through internships, work experience, academic projects, student organizations, athletics, military service, volunteer activities, or other extracurricular involvement.
Eagerness to develop technical, professional, and leadership capabilities.
Ability to work effectively with operators, mechanics, electricians, engineers, contractors, and management.
Must have reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Preferred majors include: Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Paper Science Engineering.
Other relevant disciplines may also be considered, including: Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Technology, Instrumentation & Controls, Instrumentation Engineering Technology, Other closely related technical fields.
Previous manufacturing, industrial, technical, laboratory, or engineering experience is a plus but not required.
Familiarity with Microsoft Excel, data analysis tools, or engineering software is beneficial.

Responsibilities

Support daily pulp mill operations by helping troubleshoot process, equipment, and reliability issues.
Collect, analyze, and interpret operational and process data to identify performance improvement opportunities.
Assist with process monitoring, testing, and optimization efforts.
Gather process samples and perform laboratory and chemical testing.
Update operating procedures, work systems, process documentation, and mill drawings.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
Collaborate with engineers, operators, maintenance technicians, contractors, and mill leadership to solve complex technical challenges.
Lead or contribute to value-added projects focused on safety, productivity, quality, reliability, sustainability, or cost reduction.
Learn and utilize digital tools, data systems, and analytical software to evaluate performance and communicate results.
Provide leadership in supporting a strong safety culture by identifying hazards, following safe work practices, wearing required PPE, and intervening when unsafe conditions or behaviors are observed.
May coordinate work activities with contractors and other support resources.