Manufacturing Process Intern: Lean & SOPs

Tenneco; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 19,286 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

Tenneco in Blacksburg, Virginia is seeking an Engineering Intern to support process improvements and SOP standardization in a high-volume manufacturing environment. You will gain hands‑on experience with production processes, data analysis, and continuous improvement under experienced engineers.

The role offers flexible scheduling (10–20 hours weekly during school terms) and opportunities to advance into CI projects while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
• Completed sophomore year preferred
• Strong interest in manufacturing and process improvement
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, updating, and standardizing SOPs for production lines (Auto Lines, IROX, Material Prep)
• Support process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve quality
• Collect and analyze production data to identify trends and performance gaps
• Participate in root cause analysis (5-Why, Fishbone, 8D support)
• Assist with continuous improvement projects, including 5S, layout improvements, and workflow optimization
• Provide daily production support, including troubleshooting and problem‑solving with supervisors and engineers
• Observe and document processes to ensure compliance with standard work
• Support implementation of lean manufacturing principles
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and EHS teams
• Participate in and support safety initiatives, ensuring adherence to plant safety policies

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving mindset

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Tenneco in Blacksburg, Virginia is seeking an Engineering Intern to support process improvements and SOP standardization in a high-volume manufacturing environment. You will gain hands‑on experience with production processes, data analysis, and continuous improvement under experienced engineers.

The role offers flexible scheduling (10–20 hours weekly during school terms) and opportunities to advance into CI projects while collaborating with cross-functional teams.