Engineering & Safety Intern at HSS Enterprises

Wayne State University; Washington; On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Hands-on manufacturing experience

Exposure to Process Eng & HSE

Opportunities for future internships, 

Job summary

Wayne State University in Washington state is seeking a student intern to support process engineering and health, safety & environmental initiatives in a manufacturing setting.

You will work alongside engineers to develop and maintain JHAs and SWIs, create safety documentation for new equipment, and participate in 5S and continuous improvement activities. Must be locally authorized to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Process, Environmental, or Occupational Health & Safety engineering.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written communication and interest in technical documentation.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with reading engineering drawings and P&IDs is a plus.
• Lean Manufacturing or 5S knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support plant safety and operational improvement initiatives with Process Engineers and HSE professionals.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of JHAs and SWIs.
• Create JHAs and SWIs for new and existing equipment.
• Contribute to the 5S continuous improvement program through audits and documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve organization, efficiency, and safety.
• Assist with equipment labeling projects for safety and process identification.
• Support P&ID reviews and updates to keep documentation current.
• Conduct plant walkthroughs to identify improvement opportunities.
• Collect, organize, and analyze data to support projects.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, engineering, and HSE on special projects.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the facility.

Job description

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**Must be local to Washington State**

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Competitive hourly wage: $24.00 - $27.00
• Hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment with an industry leader
• Exposure to both Process Engineering and Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) functions
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement projects
• Potential for future internship, co-op, or full-time opportunities upon graduation

WHEN YOU JOIN US, YOU WILL BE:

• Working alongside Process Engineers and HSE professionals to support plant safety and operational improvement initiatives
• Assisting with the development and maintenance of Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and Safe Work Instructions (SWIs)
• Creating JHAs and SWIs for new and existing equipment
• Supporting the plant's 5S continuous improvement program through audits, documentation, and improvement initiatives
• Identifying opportunities to improve workplace organization, efficiency, and safety
• Assisting with equipment labeling projects, including safety, maintenance, and process identification systems
• Supporting P&ID reviews and updates to ensure plant documentation remains accurate and current
• Conducting plant walkthroughs to identify safety, process, and operational improvement opportunities
• Collecting, organizing, and analyzing data to support engineering and safety projects
• Collaborating with operations, maintenance, engineering, and HSE teams on various special projects
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the facility

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related discipline
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Strong written communication skills with an interest in technical documentation
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience reading or working with engineering drawings and P&IDs is an asset
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or 5S principles is an asset
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work both independently and collaboratively

WORK AUTHORIZATIONS AND TRAVEL:

• Must be authorized to work in the United States