Strategic Manufacturing Engineer Intern

Zinpro Corporation; Shell Rock (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Zinpro Corporation is seeking a Strategic Engineer Intern for its Shell Rock, Iowa plant. The role focuses on leading continuous improvement initiatives, evaluating and implementing manufacturing processes and equipment, and shaping operating strategy to drive world-class plant performance.

The intern will apply strong analytical and project management skills to support process optimization, equipment commissioning, and KPI development with collaboration across plant and corporate teams.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and project management skills.
• Ability to lead and execute process improvement activities in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with data-driven problem solving and KPI development is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Leads projects and activities in process improvement, equipment selection, operating strategy, commissioning new equipment, and other activities related to successful and world class operation of the plant.
• Leads the implementation of process improvement programs through cross-functional project management using a data-driven approach to problem solving and decision making.
• Provides day-to-day technical support and interaction with plant and corporate stakeholders.
• Performs technical evaluations to help ensure and confirm the success of new installations and modifications.
• Assists in the selection, development, monitoring and continuous improvement of defined KPIs and presents this information visually and verbally.
• Creates technical presentations including value-based analyses that justify process capital and system improvements.
• Works across all Zinpro plants to align local efforts and create best practices for Zinpro Operations.
• Manages audits of operational data to identify issues with consistency and adherence to established process standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

Zinpro Corporation is seeking a Strategic Engineer Intern for its Shell Rock, Iowa plant. The role focuses on leading continuous improvement initiatives, evaluating and implementing manufacturing processes and equipment, and shaping operating strategy to drive world-class plant performance.

The intern will apply strong analytical and project management skills to support process optimization, equipment commissioning, and KPI development with collaboration across plant and corporate teams.