Manufacturing Intern: Process Engineering — Hands-On Growth

National Gypsum Co.; Garden City (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend eligibility

Paid internship

Job summary

National Gypsum Company is seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Intern for a paid summer internship starting in May 2027. You will gain hands-on experience across production, quality control, process improvement and safety in a dynamic plant environment.

The program offers stipend eligibility in addition to hourly pay and provides opportunities to learn from diverse teams, develop problem-solving skills, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or Manufacturing.
• Strong coursework in manufacturing processes or operations management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day manufacturing operations under guidance of experienced professionals.
• Participate in production and manufacturing activities to gain practical experience.
• Work with safety, quality, and production on concerns and opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot production issues and implement corrective actions.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies and proposing process enhancements.
• Adhere to safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment.
• Document and analyze data related to production and quality metrics, efficiency, and performance.
• Engage in training sessions to expand knowledge of processes, technologies, and leadership.
• Shadow management roles and perform hands-on learning activities as directed.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree (in progress) in Engineering/Business/Manufacturing

Job description

National Gypsum Company is seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Intern for a paid summer internship starting in May 2027. You will gain hands-on experience across production, quality control, process improvement and safety in a dynamic plant environment.

The program offers stipend eligibility in addition to hourly pay and provides opportunities to learn from diverse teams, develop problem-solving skills, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.