Process Engineer Intern — Paper Mill Impact & Growth

Ahlstrom; Kaukauna (WI); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Job summary

Ahlstrom is seeking a motivated Process Engineer Intern or Co‑Op to join our manufacturing and engineering team in 2027. You will work with process engineers, operations leaders, and production teams to support continuous improvement, analyze manufacturing processes, and contribute to safety, quality, productivity, and sustainability initiatives.

The role is ideal for students who enjoy problem solving, data analysis, and seeing their work impact manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an Engineering degree program (Paper Science, Chemical, Mechanical)
• Minimum sophomore standing preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Ability to work independently and on a team
• Comfortable on a production floor

Responsibilities

• Follow manufacturing and hygiene processes to meet safety and quality requirements
• Assist or lead safety, productivity, quality and cost-control projects
• Support process improvement projects focused on safety, quality and efficiency
• Analyze process data to identify trends and troubleshoot issues
• Assist with root cause investigations related to production and quality
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, quality and technical teams
• Develop and update process documentation and SOPs
• Collect production data to support engineering studies
• Present findings to plant leadership

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Excel proficiency

Education

Engineering degree program (Paper Science, Chemical, Mechanical)

Sophomore standing preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Ahlstrom is seeking a motivated Process Engineer Intern or Co‑Op to join our manufacturing and engineering team in 2027. You will work with process engineers, operations leaders, and production teams to support continuous improvement, analyze manufacturing processes, and contribute to safety, quality, productivity, and sustainability initiatives.

The role is ideal for students who enjoy problem solving, data analysis, and seeing their work impact manufacturing operations.