Mechanical Engineering Intern: Lean & Kaizen Projects (Summer)

James Hardie; Peru (IL); On-site; USD 30,307 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

James Hardie is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern for a 12-week summer program in Peru, IL. You will gain hands‑on experience on production data collection, analysis, and reporting, while contributing to real projects and process improvements.

You must be a current bachelor’s student with a 3.0 GPA, available full‑time for 12 weeks in Summer 2026, and authorized to work in the US.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a bachelor's program with anticipated graduation between Dec 2026 and May 2028.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Available to work full‑time for 12 weeks during Summer 2026.
• Must be authorized to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• General Responsibilities: Work with team members on diverse projects; perform research and analysis; create reports and documentation; engage in meetings; learn industry practices.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Lean/Six Sigma

Excel

Minitab

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's student

Tools

Excel

Minitab

Job description

James Hardie is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern for a 12-week summer program in Peru, IL. You will gain hands‑on experience on production data collection, analysis, and reporting, while contributing to real projects and process improvements.

You must be a current bachelor’s student with a 3.0 GPA, available full‑time for 12 weeks in Summer 2026, and authorized to work in the US.