NPI Process Engineer Intern: Hands-on Manufacturing

Notre Dame; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and guidance

Networking opportunities

Skill development

Job summary

Notre Dame in Wilmington, NC seeks a motivated engineering student for a 12-week summer internship supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) projects. You will participate in product development, process optimization, data collection, and validation, while learning from mentors across engineering, manufacturing, and R&D teams.

This hands-on role offers exposure to capstock formulations, cost-reduction initiatives, and technical documentation.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field with 3.0+ GPA.
• Available for 12 weeks full-time during Summer 2027.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Prefer majors in Chemical, Mechanical, Plastics, or Materials.
• Experience with statistical software like Minitab.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support NPI projects, including development, validation, and process optimization.
• Evaluate raw-material suppliers and cost-reduction opportunities.
• Prepare technical summaries and presentations for stakeholders.
• Collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, quality, R&D.
• Gain exposure to WPC, railing, and PVC plant operations.
• Document manufacturing processes and project findings.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree program

Tools

Minitab

Job description

Notre Dame in Wilmington, NC seeks a motivated engineering student for a 12-week summer internship supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) projects. You will participate in product development, process optimization, data collection, and validation, while learning from mentors across engineering, manufacturing, and R&D teams.

This hands-on role offers exposure to capstock formulations, cost-reduction initiatives, and technical documentation.