Operations Engineering Intern: Lean & Reliability

H.B. Fuller; Fridley (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

H.B. Fuller invites aspiring engineers to join the Operations Internship in Fridley, Minnesota. The 12-week paid program runs from late May to mid-August, offering hands-on experience in manufacturing, maintenance, quality, and continuous improvement.

Interns work with production, engineering, and EHS teams, delivering data-driven improvements and presenting outcomes to site leadership. A clear pathway to future opportunities is provided within a supportive mentorship environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering.
• Rising junior or senior standing in one of the listed engineering disciplines.
• Willing to work in a production or manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Support Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, productivity, and operational efficiency.
• Assist with maintenance and reliability projects, including preventive maintenance optimization, asset management, and critical spare parts strategies.
• Analyze production, maintenance, and quality data to identify trends, solve problems, and drive sustainable operational improvements.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including SOPs, work instructions, equipment drawings, process flow diagrams, and P&IDs.
• Lead cross-functional projects across operations, maintenance, quality, and safety, presenting recommendations and results to site leadership.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Minitab

Job description

H.B. Fuller invites aspiring engineers to join the Operations Internship in Fridley, Minnesota. The 12-week paid program runs from late May to mid-August, offering hands-on experience in manufacturing, maintenance, quality, and continuous improvement.

Interns work with production, engineering, and EHS teams, delivering data-driven improvements and presenting outcomes to site leadership. A clear pathway to future opportunities is provided within a supportive mentorship environment.