PROCESS ENGINEER INTERN

AP Emissions Technologies, LLC; South Goldsboro (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

AP Emissions Technologies, LLC in North Carolina seeks a Process Engineer Co-op to learn product flow, equipment, and Lean processes on the shop floor. You will work with operators and supervisors to identify daily pain points and target improvements.

Under coaching from engineering and operations leaders, you will collect data, apply root-cause analysis, and implement practical countermeasures. This internship focuses on safety, quality, delivery, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an associate degree or equivalent in a relevant engineering field.
• Interest in manufacturing operations, Lean, or continuous improvement.
• Willingness to learn and apply structured problem-solving methods.

Responsibilities

• Spend time on the production floor to learn product, equipment, and process flow.
• Work with operators and supervisors to identify daily pain points and waste.
• Support targets for safety, quality, delivery, and productivity; track progress.
• Investigate missed targets, bottlenecks, disruptions, quality, and ergonomic concerns.
• Collect and analyze production data; establish performance baselines.
• Use root-cause analysis to identify issues and propose countermeasures.
• Improve standard work, 5S, visual controls, and material flow; update documentation.
• Coordinate cross-functional improvements with maintenance, quality, materials, and engineering.
• Own appropriately scoped improvement projects and communicate progress and risks.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Curiosity & initiative

Education

Associate degree in Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

AP Emissions TechnologiesAs a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.The OpportunityThe Process Engineer Co-op will work closely with production supervisors, operators, and support teams to improve daily manufacturing performance. The co-op will begin with direct shop-floor experience to understand the product, equipment, process flow, production targets, and challenges faced by team members. With coaching from engineering and operations leaders, the co-op will help solve problems and lead appropriately scoped improvement projects.What You Will DoSpend time on the production floor learning how products, machines, tooling, materials, staffing, and information flow through the process.Work with operators, technicians, and supervisors to understand daily pain points and recognize the eight wastes of Lean manufacturing.Support production supervisors in tracking and achieving daily safety, quality, delivery, and productivity targets.Help investigate missed targets, bottlenecks, recurring disruptions, quality issues, and ergonomic concerns.Collect and analyze production data, complete process observations, and establish clear performance baselines.Use structured problem-solving methods to identify root causes and recommend practical countermeasures.Improve standard work, visual controls, workplace organization, material flow, and other process documentation.Coordinate with production, maintenance, quality, materials, and engineering when improvements require cross-functional support.Take ownership of appropriately scoped improvement projects and communicate progress, results, risks, and roadblocks.What You Will LearnHow production teams manage safety, quality, delivery, labor, and throughput each day.How to use Lean tools such as waste observation, process mapping, 5S, standard work, visual management, and time studies.How to apply data and root-cause analysis to real manufacturing problems.How to implement changes with operators and supervisors so improvements are practical and sustainable.How engineering, operations, quality, maintenance, and materials work together in a manufacturing environment.What We Are Looking ForCurrently pursuing an associates degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field.Interest in manufacturing operations, Lean, continuous improvement, or production leadership.Comfort working hands-on in a production environment and learning directly from operators and supervisors.Basic ability to organize and analyze data using Microsoft Excel or similar tools.Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.Curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to ask questions and follow problems through to resolution.Ability to manage several responsibilities while keeping stakeholders informed.Previous manufacturing or Lean experience is helpful but not required.A Successful Intern WillEarn trust by listening to operators and understanding the process before recommending changes.Help supervisors and team members solve meaningful production problems.Use data to demonstrate whether an improvement worked.Leave behind documented, sustainable improvements that strengthen safety, quality, or throughput.Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.