Gallo Glass Engineering Internship (July-December)

E. & J. Gallo Winery; Modesto, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plans

Profit sharing

Pet insurance

Employee wine shop access

Job summary

Gallo Glass Company in Modesto, California, is offering an Engineering Intern position to work alongside experienced engineers in a production setting that supports one of the world’s largest family-owned wineries. You will gain hands-on experience in manufacturing, process improvement, and problem solving within Lean Six Sigma contexts.

You’ll collaborate with engineers, suppliers, and production teams to develop standardized work and help implement projects that boost performance while

Qualifications

• Familiarity with statistical software.
• Basic knowledge of statistical analysis methods.
• Basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Hot End Forming, Cold End Inspection, Furnace/Batch, or Warehouse operations.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and analyze data.
• Assist with implementing solutions that drive operational performance.

Skills

Statistical software

Statistical analysis

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Requisition ID107456-Posted -Modesto, CA- Job Posting Function (1) -N/A

*Important Information*
Applications will not be reviewed until the application close date.

Gallo Glass, established in 1958, is a state-of-the-art highly-innovative glass manufacturer committed to meeting the needs of its customers while minimizing its impact on the environment. The largest glass plant on the West Coast, and the only glass plant in the world solely dedicated to the wine and spirits industry, Gallo Glass is a family owned and operated company. Running 24 hours a day 365 days a year, the plant turns 1500 tons of molten glass from natural raw materials all sourced in California, into 2 million bottles per day. Come see for yourself and join Gallo Glass: California Pure.

A Taste of What You'll Do

Join Gallo Glass Company in Modesto, California, where innovation, manufacturing excellence, and continuous improvement come together to create world-class glass packaging solutions. As an Engineering Intern, you'll work alongside experienced engineers and technical leaders while gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic production environment that directly supports one of the world's largest family-owned wineries.

In this role, you'll contribute to meaningful engineering projects while building practical skills in manufacturing, process improvement, and problem solving. Opportunities may include supporting Hot End Forming, Cold End Inspection, Furnace/Batch, or Warehouse operations, where you'll help identify opportunities for improvement, analyze data, and assist with implementing solutions that drive operational performance.

You’ll gain exposure to project management, process design, equipment start-ups, commissioning activities, continuous improvement initiatives, and Lean Six Sigma methodologies. Working collaboratively with engineers, suppliers, and production teams, you’ll help develop standardized work processes, conduct studies, support equipment optimization, and contribute to projects that create real business impact while accelerating your professional growth.

What You'll Need

• Currently enrolled at a college or university and working towards a Bachelor’s degree in the School of Engineering; or have obtained a Bachelor’s degree from the School of Engineering.
• Requires availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays when necessary.
• Available for the entire duration of this internship program – July through December 2027.
• Required to be 18 years or older. This may be in addition to other age requirements, if applicable, as listed in this job description.

How You'll Stand Out

• Junior or Senior class standing at a college or university and working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Familiarity with statistical software.
• Basic knowledge of statistical analysis methods.
• Basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing and problem-solving skills.

We are committed to providing competitive compensation, perks, and a culture that supports your well-being. Benefits depend on your work category and may include medical and dental coverage, 401k plans, profit sharing, pet insurance, company holidays, access to an employee wine shop, and more! Additional information will be provided before your first interview.

The Fine Print

• The Company does not sponsor for employment-based visas for this position now or in the future.
• We offer a broad salary range to allow for long-term growth. Actual compensation paid within the range will be determined by multiple factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Although we estimate the successful candidate hired into this role will be placed between the entry point and middle of the range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors. In addition to the salary, this position may be eligible for bonuses, incentive plans, or participate in tasting room tip pools, as applicable.
• This position will be based in the location(s) specified in the job posting and requires working on-site with no telecommuting option. You will be expected to live within a commutable distance.
• It is the Company’s policy for job postings to be open to internal candidates for a minimum of 5 days and to external candidates, if applicable, for a minimum of 3 days.

Gallo’s policy is to afford equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and not to discriminate on the basis of race, traits associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles (such as braids, locks, and twists), color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law (including cancer and predisposing genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, familial status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation (actual or perceived), transgender status, sex stereotyping, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, reproductive health decision making, age, military or veteran status, domestic violence or sexual assault victim status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Nor will Gallo discriminate based on a perception that an individual has any of the foregoing characteristics or is associated with a person who has, or is perceived to have, any of those characteristics.

Gallo will comply with state and local laws prohibiting discrimination for lawful out-of-work behavior, such as off-day use of cannabis away from the workplace (subject to federal and state law exceptions), the existence of non-psychoactive cannabis metabolites in hair, blood, urine, or other bodily fluids as determined by a drug screening test (subject to federal and state law exceptions).

We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Gallo is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please let us know at 209.341.7000.

Gallo is enrolled in the Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify program and will use the program to verify the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees as required.