Manufacturing Engineering & Safety Intern

IKO Industries; Sumas (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

IKO Industries in Sumas, WA is offering an Engineering & Safety Internship for students local to Washington. Working with Process Engineers and HSE professionals, you will support safety initiatives and act on operational improvements in a manufacturing setting.

This part-time internship provides hands-on experience, development of JHAs and SWIs, 5S and continuous improvement projects, and potential future opportunities after graduation.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a relevant engineering or safety-related degree.
• Demonstrated organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong written communication and technical documentation interest.
• Comfortable in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience reading or working with engineering drawings and P&IDs is an asset.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or 5S is an asset.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently and with others.

Responsibilities

• Support plant safety and operational improvement initiatives alongside Process Engineers and HSE.
• Develop and maintain Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and Safe Work Instructions (SWIs).
• Create JHAs and SWIs for new and existing equipment.
• Support the plant's 5S program through audits, documentation, and improvement efforts.
• Identify opportunities to improve workplace organization, efficiency, and safety.
• Assist with equipment labeling projects for safety, maintenance, and process identification.
• Support P&ID reviews and updates to keep documentation current.
• Conduct plant walkthroughs to identify safety, process, and operational improvements.
• Collect, organize, and analyze data to support engineering and safety projects.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, engineering, and HSE on special projects.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Strong written communication

Attention to detail

Independent and collaborative work

Education

Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Engineering drawings

P&ID awareness

Job description

IKO Industries in Sumas, WA is offering an Engineering & Safety Internship for students local to Washington. Working with Process Engineers and HSE professionals, you will support safety initiatives and act on operational improvements in a manufacturing setting.

This part-time internship provides hands-on experience, development of JHAs and SWIs, 5S and continuous improvement projects, and potential future opportunities after graduation.