Market Team Engineering Intern

Summary:

We are looking for a sophomore, junior, or senior to support engineering projects, perform data analysis, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives in our product development and extrusion production teams. 

The Market Team Engineering intern should be a motivated and independent individual willing to work with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to optimize processes. This would be a summer internship for 2026.

Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development of products, as assigned, with research, development, measurement, data collection and testing for an extrusion-based operation
• Enhance quality control systems through data analysis, implement automation of data collection, and develop customer-centric specifications based on real data
• Develop, prepare, analyze, and present reports to identify and recommend engineering solutions
• Work with engineers across a variety of disciplines to build simulation templates (e.g., thermal, mechanical) and catalog product knowledge in a central location for communication to customers. 
• Interface with other internal teams (i.e., production), external customers, and suppliers in a professional and courteous manner
• Develop business plans and proposals highlighting the ROI and value to the business for investing in new operations or technologies
• Share technical data and knowledge with non-technical team members, break down technical information into laymen’s terms that anyone in the organization can understand

Qualifications:

Required:

• Enrolled student majoring in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Polymer Science or related fields
• Proficiency in basic statistical methods, familiarity with advanced techniques is a plus
• Experience using Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.) with emphasis on Excel for reporting and some data analysis
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to work independently and in a team-based environment with minimal supervision
• Eager to learn and accept challenges
• Must be detail-oriented and possess excellent follow-up skills

Preferred:

• Experience using data processing or statistical software (i.e., JMP, Minitab)
• Prior experience working with automation of data flows using tools like Microsoft Power Apps/Workflows, Microsoft Access, JMP/JSL, or other programs is a plus
• Ability and willingness to leverage the latest technology and solutions available in line with company policy, driving the implementation of new software or techniques
• Prior experience with model-building and Statistical Process Control (SPC) methods, including control charts and process capability analysis
• Exposure to project management or planning tools like Gantt charts or Microsoft Project
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment, experience in an ISO 9001 certified facility is a plus
• Prior experience working with customers and suppliers

Position success criteria:

• The ideal candidate will possess a willingness to ask questions and take initiative with assigned projects. 
• The ideal candidate may assist the engineering team with development of goals, checkpoints, and deliverables specific to each project. 
• The ideal candidate will have a high level of professional integrity and willingness to fail; they will maintain a desire to improve processes and products to meet customers’ needs.
• The ideal candidate will have the ability to clearly and effectively communicate engineering findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.