Manufacturing Process Optimization Intern

SWM International; Roanoke (VA); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 39.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid internship

Internship manager

Professional development

Community service

Descripción de la vacante

Mativ seeks a proactive Process Optimization Intern in Roanoke, VA to support manufacturing operations by identifying and improving processes. You will work with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Maintenance to gather data, run studies, and implement sustainable improvements.

This paid internship runs May 2027 – August 2027, offering meaningful work, an intern manager, and opportunities for professional development and community involvement.

Formación

• Pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Business Analytics or related field.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio, or Adobe Acrobat.
• Interest in manufacturing processes, safety standards, and quality systems.

Responsabilidades

• Analyze manufacturing processes to identify efficiency improvements.
• Collect and interpret production data, KPIs, and process metrics.
• Conduct time studies, workflow analysis, and value stream mapping.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Assist with root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Develop process documentation and standard work instructions.
• Participate in Kaizen events and process improvement workshops.
• Create reports and presentations with findings and recommendations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement changes.
• Support cost reduction, scrap reduction, and productivity projects.
• Assist with equipment layout and material flow studies.
• Monitor progress and verify improvements through data analysis

Conocimientos

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Data interpretation

Educación

Pursuing degree in Industrial Engineering/Mechanical/Manufacturing/Business Analytics or related field

Herramientas

Microsoft Word

Excel

Visio

Adobe Acrobat

Descripción del empleo

Mativ seeks a proactive Process Optimization Intern in Roanoke, VA to support manufacturing operations by identifying and improving processes. You will work with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Maintenance to gather data, run studies, and implement sustainable improvements.

This paid internship runs May 2027 – August 2027, offering meaningful work, an intern manager, and opportunities for professional development and community involvement.