Spring 2027 Engineering Internship/Co-op

Batesville Casket Company; Batesville (IN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for training and develop

Job summary

Batesville Casket Company is seeking an engineer to lead multi-site projects focused on lowering costs and improving processes within the supply chain. You will also provide engineering support to operations and logistics to drive safety, quality, cost, and delivery improvements.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field and strong analytical and communication skills. Travel is not required, with a salary in the stated hourly range and opportunities for training and

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree (B.S./B.A.) or equivalent in Engineering, Technology, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Act as project manager for strategic sourcing, product redesign and process improvement projects.
• Organize, develop, and execute project timelines and deliverables.
• Present and manage product and process change proposals.
• Make recommendations regarding specifications for parts/products.
• Conduct trials and tests to support approval of products and processes.
• Identify opportunities for improvements and assist with financial analyses.
• Read, analyze, and develop part prints and ensure quality testing.

Skills

Independence

Analytical thinking

Communication

Learning mindset

Excel/Office

3D CAD (preferred)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology/Supply Chain

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

3D CAD software

Job description

At Batesville, you will be a part of a dynamic team committed to excellence and innovation. A recognized leader in the death care industry in North America, we are committed to our mission of helping families honor the lives of those they love®.

Batesville has been named one of Most Trustworthy Companies in America by Newsweek for the third year in a row, reflecting our commitment to quality, integrity, and the trust families and funeral professionals place in us every day.

Your Role at Batesville:

This position will be responsible for managing and leading the timely, effective completion of multi-site projects aimed at lowering costs and/or improving processes and quality. This role will also provide engineering support to the entire Batesville Supply Chain (operations and logistics) team to drive improvements in areas of safety, quality, cost, and delivery.

How You’ll be Rewarded:

• Batesville is a family. You will be part of a family of highly committed associates who are passionate about our company, committed to our customers and excited about our future.
• The expected pay for this role is $19.00 - $21.00 per hour. Actual compensation may vary based on department assigned.
• Opportunities for training and development.

What You’ll Do

• Project Implementation:
  • Act as project manager for strategic sourcing, product redesign and process improvement projects.
  • Organize, develop, and execute project timelines and deliverables.
• Change Management:
  • Present and manage product and process change proposals.
  • Make recommendations regarding specifications for parts/products.
  • Conduct trials and tests to support the approval of products and processes.
• Improvement Opportunities:
  • Identify opportunities for improvements in products and/or processes.
  • Assist with the financial analysis and feasibility studies of proposed changes.
• Design and Engineering Principles:
  • Understand and execute principles of design and engineering philosophies.
  • Read, analyze, and develop part prints.
  • Assure system and product quality by executing testing methods.
  • Collect and interpret data through research and measurement.
• Other duties as required.

What You’ll Bring:

Education

Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree (B.S./B.A.) or equivalent from a college or university in Engineering, Technology, Supply Chain, or an equivalent field.

Skills/Experience

• Ability to work independently and solve problems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate to all levels of the organization and across functional groups.
• Passion for learning and continuous improvement.
• Computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Solid organizational skills and ability to operate in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.
• Ability to use 3D CAD software preferred.

Travel

Travel is not required.

Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, the physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle and feel, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. The employee may occasionally be required to crouch. The employee may occasionally lift items as heavy as 25lbs. Specific vision abilities may include the employee’s ability to see near and far distances.

Notice: The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of any employee assigned to this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Who We Are:

A cornerstone in the death care industry, Batesville has distinguished itself from all others through our commitment to quality, service, and innovation. For more than 115 years, Batesville has been dedicated to serving the needs of licensed funeral professionals and helping families honor the lives of those they love.® With annual revenues of approximately $600 million, Batesville is a leader, providing a comprehensive portfolio of burial and cremation products, memorialization offerings, profit-enhancing merchandising systems and leading-edge technology solutions.

At Batesville, our associates are our strongest asset. We strive to attract, hire, and develop the best and brightest to ensure our place in the future. Batesville has a strong culture of achievement, which is underpinned by these five core values:

• Individual worth and integrity
• Excellence in execution
• Spirit of continuous learning and improvement
• Courage
• Customer focus and partnership

What Sets Us Apart:

Making a difference: Helping families honor the lives of those they love® isn’t just our mission. It’s why we do what we do every day to make every Batesville product the best it can be.

Development is a priority: We promote learning and development from Day 1. From ourExperience Batesvilleonboarding program to self-guided courses on Batesville University, there are numerous opportunities to advance your skills. We encourage associates to create Individual Development Plans (IDPs) to help drive career-focused discussions and advancement.

Putting customers first: We value the funeral professional’s role in serving families and are committed to doing our part to ensure their success.

We Have Fun! We work hard, but when it’s time to play, we get creative – and competitive. We provide numerous engagement activities to bring people together across the organization.

We Give Back: We support our communities by assisting in fundraising events and volunteer programs to help those in need.*These services are not available at all Batesville locations.

DISCLAIMER: The above information in this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of any employee assigned to this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

At Batesville, we strive to build a diverse workforce through equal-opportunity employment that embraces and leverages the differences each individual has to offer. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Assertive Action Employer of minorities/females/disabled/veterans.