Engineering Co‑Op: Lean Manufacturing & Process Design

Henkel; Brandon (SD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global projects

Online learning

Networking events

Feedback discussions

Intern social events

Job summary

Henkel is seeking an engineering intern in the United States for a January–August term. You’ll gain hands-on experience solving problems and supporting process design in a global adhesives manufacturing environment, with hands-on troubleshooting and root cause analysis opportunities.

You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and help deliver engineering projects from concept to execution.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize production processes.
• Experience or coursework in designing and refining manufacturing processes and components to meet performance and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience in problem-solving and project management within a global adhesives manufacturing environment.
• Participate in process design and development to improve operational efficiency.
• Conduct hands-on troubleshooting and root cause analysis of manufacturing challenges.
• Support the implementation of engineering projects from concept to execution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Learn and apply industry best practices in manufacturing and process optimization.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Process & Component Design

Project Management

Education

Chemical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Job description

Henkel is seeking an engineering intern in the United States for a January–August term. You’ll gain hands-on experience solving problems and supporting process design in a global adhesives manufacturing environment, with hands-on troubleshooting and root cause analysis opportunities.

You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and help deliver engineering projects from concept to execution.