Process Engineering Intern

AprilAire • Poynette, WI

13h • Onsite

About The Position

Our 2026 Process Engineering Intern will support the Production Planning and Inventory Control team (PPIC) by assisting with data collection, process documentation and verification within a manufacturing environment. This role provides hands-on exposure to material handling practices, with a focus on understanding how the warehouse material handlers support production and how we can standardize their work and formalize training through documented work instructions.
The Process Engineer Intern will collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality personnel to help ensure processes are clearly defined, followed, and capable of meeting product and customer requirements.
This internship will run full time, June-August 2026 onsite our Poynette location.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Process Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to compare documented requirements to actual process execution.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and quality concepts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and Bills of Materials (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Create and update process maps to accurately document current-state manufacturing processes.
• Assist with process audits, comparing: Work Instructions (WI) Actual shop floor practices Engineering drawings (DWGs) Bills of Materials (BOMs) Helping to identify gaps, inconsistencies, and improvement opportunities.
• Support inventory capacity and storage assessments by collecting data, organizing results, and assisting with analysis.
• Review and help maintain PPIC documentation such as procedures, work instructions, and forms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Observe manufacturing operations to better understand process flow, controls, and quality risks.
• Help identify process or documentation gaps that could contribute to defects, variation, or inefficiency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern