Manufacturing Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

RHI Magnesita GmbH; East Canton (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Summer Internship

Job summary

RHI Magnesita is seeking engineering students for the Summer 2027 Manufacturing Engineering Internship Program. This paid, on-site opportunity offers hands-on work impacting plant performance, safety, quality, and equipment reliability, with exposure to Production or Maintenance & Reliability tracks.

You will work with experienced engineers and plant leaders, gaining real-world experience in a global manufacturing setting and opportunities for future roles.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field.
• Junior or Senior year in Fall 2027 preferred.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office apps.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Interest in manufacturing, production processes, equipment reliability, continuous improvement, or industrial operations.

Responsibilities

• Support process improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance.
• Collect and analyze production data to identify trends and bottlenecks.
• Assist with root cause investigations related to production issues.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement activities.
• Support documentation updates including work instructions and SOPs.
• Assist with capital and improvement projects from planning through implementation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve plant performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Industrial/manufacturing interest

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related engineering field

Tools

CAD software

Data analysis tools

Job description

Summer 2027 Internship Program

RHI Magnesita is seeking driven and innovative Engineering students to join our Summer 2027 Manufacturing Engineering Internship Program. This paid internship provides an opportunity to gain hands‑on experience within a world‑class manufacturing environment while working on meaningful projects that directly impact plant performance, safety, quality, equipment reliability, and operational efficiency.

Fully On‑Site

Summer 2027 Internship Program

RHI Magnesita is seeking driven and innovative Engineering students to join our Summer 2027 Manufacturing Engineering Internship Program. This paid internship provides an opportunity to gain hands‑on experience within a world‑class manufacturing environment while working on meaningful projects that directly impact plant performance, safety, quality, equipment reliability, and operational efficiency.

As a Manufacturing Engineering Intern, you will support either our Production Engineering or Maintenance & Reliability Engineering teams and work alongside experienced engineers, supervisors, and plant leadership to solve real business challenges. Unlike many internships, you will have the opportunity to contribute to projects that create measurable results while developing practical engineering skills that extend beyond the classroom.

This internship is designed for students who are eager to apply their academic knowledge in a dynamic industrial setting and explore career opportunities within a global manufacturing organization.

Why Join RHI Magnesita?

• Gain hands‑on experience in a large‑scale manufacturing operation.
• Work on projects that directly impact safety, productivity, quality, and equipment performance.
• Partner with engineers, operations leaders, maintenance professionals, and plant leadership.
• Receive mentorship from experienced engineering and manufacturing professionals.
• Develop skills in problem‑solving, project management, process improvement, and data analysis.
• Present project findings and recommendations to plant leadership.
• Explore potential future internship, co‑op, and full‑time career opportunities with RHI Magnesita following graduation.

What You'll Do

Production Engineering Focus

• Support process improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance.
• Collect and analyze production data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities for optimization.
• Assist with root cause investigations related to production issues and process variability.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement activities.
• Support documentation updates including work instructions, process maps, and standard operating procedures.
• Assist with capital and improvement projects from planning through implementation.
• Partner with operations, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams to improve plant performance.

Maintenance & Reliability Engineering Focus

• Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs designed to improve equipment reliability.
• Assist with equipment inspections, troubleshooting efforts, and reliability analyses.
• Analyze maintenance data and key performance indicators to identify improvement opportunities.
• Participate in root cause failure analyses and corrective action implementation.
• Help develop and update maintenance procedures and equipment documentation.
• Support maintenance‑related capital projects and equipment upgrades.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to improve asset performance and uptime.

Shared Responsibilities

• Promote a strong safety culture by adhering to all environmental, health, and safety standards.
• Participate in engineering projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and recommendations based on findings and project results.
• Gain exposure to manufacturing technologies, automation systems, and engineering best practices.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

What You'll Gain

• Real‑world engineering experience in a heavy manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to production operations, maintenance systems, and manufacturing technologies.
• Experience leading engineering projects from concept through implementation.
• Development of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement skills.
• Professional mentorship and networking opportunities.
• Enhanced technical, analytical, and communication skills.
• Valuable experience that will prepare you for a successful engineering career.

What You Bring

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Students entering their Junior or Senior year in Fall 2027 are strongly preferred.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Interest in manufacturing, production processes, equipment reliability, continuous improvement, or industrial operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous internship, co‑op, research, laboratory, project, or manufacturing experience.
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma methodologies, CAD software, data analysis tools, or reliability concepts.
• Experience working in team‑based project environments.
• Familiarity with industrial safety practices and engineering project work.

Additional Information

• Paid Summer Internship
• Summer 2027 (May‑August; schedule flexibility available based on academic requirements)
• Full‑time schedule during the summer program
• High‑performing interns may be considered for future internship, co‑op, or full‑time opportunities within RHI Magnesita.

Who We Are

RHI Magnesita is the leading global supplier of high‑grade refractory products, systems and solutions which are critical for high‑temperature processes in a wide range of industries. Serving customers around the world, RHI Magnesita has more than 20,000 employees in 65 main production sites (including raw material sites), 12 recycling facilities and more than 70 sales offices.

RHI Magnesita's team in North America helps build refractory products that solve the most extreme manufacturing challenges. From advanced lithium‑ion batteries for laptops and EVs and specialized glass on smartphones and tablets, to the steel and cement that build the world around us, our high‑performance bricks and linings make it possible to melt, bend, shape, and refine these materials at extreme temperatures.

With a vertically integrated value chain, RHI Magnesita has helped forge the materials that build industries and economies for almost 200 years. Refractory products are essential to the production processes for cement, steel, aluminum, and many other industrial producers in the region.

Come get fired up with our North American team!

Nearest Major Market: Canton

Nearest Secondary Market: Akron