Spring 2027 Process Engineering Intern

Marvin; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Better Living Day!

Annual profit sharing

Giving at Marvin

Brighter Days Fund

Job summary

Marvin invites applications for a Process Engineer Intern at our Roanoke, Virginia facility. You will support daily manufacturing operations, contribute to Lean and continuous improvement, and gain hands-on experience with data collection, analysis, and project management.

The internship offers exposure to cross-functional teams including engineering, production, quality, maintenance, and safety, with a 8:00am–5:00pm schedule and a starting pay of $21.50/hour.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's/Master's in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• Strong interest in manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Previous manufacturing, technical, or internship experience.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing concepts.
• Experience using CAD software.
• Knowledge of data analysis tools and statistical methods.
• Experience with project-based coursework.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers in supporting daily manufacturing operations.
• Observe manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with documenting manufacturing processes and SOPs.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing and 5S initiatives.
• Assist with kaizen events and continuous improvement projects.
• Support root‑cause analysis activities (A3).
• Gather production and quality data from manufacturing systems.
• Create reports, charts, and presentations to support decision‑making.
• Track project metrics and improvement results.
• Support return‑on‑investment (ROI) and cost‑savings calculations for engineering projects.

Skills

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Analytical skills

Teamwork

CAD

Data analysis

Lean manufacturing

Internship experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Job Overview

The Process Engineer Intern will support manufacturing operations by assisting with process improvement projects, data collection and analysis, problem-solving activities, and production support. This role provides hands‑on experience in a window and door manufacturing environment and offers opportunities to work alongside engineering, production, quality, maintenance, and safety teams.

The intern will gain practical experience in lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, process optimization, and project management while contributing to initiatives that improve safety, quality, productivity, and operational efficiency.

This internship is located at our Roanoke, Virginia production facility.

• Work Monday-Friday: 8:00am to 5:00pm
• Pay starts at $21.50/hr

Highlights of your role

Manufacturing Process Support

• Assist engineers in supporting daily manufacturing operations.
• Observe manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with documenting manufacturing processes and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Continuous Improvement

• Participate in Lean Manufacturing and 5S initiatives.
• Assist with kaizen events and continuous improvement projects.
• Support root‑cause analysis activities (A3).

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Gather production and quality data from manufacturing systems.
• Create reports, charts, and presentations to support decision‑making.
• Track project metrics and improvement results.
• Support return‑on‑investment (ROI) and cost‑savings calculations for engineering projects.

You're a good fit if you have (or if you can)

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's/Master's degree in:
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Related Engineering Discipline
• Strong interest in manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Also want to make sure you have

• Previous manufacturing, technical, or internship experience.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing concepts.
• Experience using CAD software.
• Knowledge of data analysis tools and statistical methods.
• Experience with project‑based coursework.

We invite you to See Yourself at Marvin

From people to products, Marvin is committed to creating better ways of living. When you join this family‑owned and‑led window and door company, you belong to a community full of opportunities.

For more than a century, we've been at the forefront of designing, building, and engineering premium, award‑winning products. Today, Marvin is also proud to have been named a Top Large Employer by Forbes Magazine two years in a row, in 2024 and 2025. With operations in 19 cities across North America, we manufacture Marvin's quality products, including Infinity Replacement Windows and Doors, and TruStile Doors.

Together, we uphold our values and foster a culture where safety and the wellbeing of our people comes first. We take a better living approach with benefits to support you at work and beyond.

Some of our unique and most popular benefits include:

• Better Living Day! (a paid day off to go have some fun)
• Annual profit sharing - recognizing everyone's contribution to Marvin's success
• Giving at Marvin - participate in organized volunteer opportunities
• Brighter Days Fund - financial support from your colleagues and the Marvin family during personal hardships

Join the more than 8,000 Marvin team members to experience these benefits and more.

Marvin is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Marvin is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process may contact us at [e-mail].

Compensation

$21.50/hr