Summer Manufacturing Engineering & Operations Intern

Smurfit Westrock; United States; Hybrid; USD 27,552,000 - 41,328,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Professional development

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking Manufacturing Engineering & Operations Interns for Summer 2027 across multiple U.S. locations. Interns gain hands-on experience in a dynamic manufacturing environment while working on projects that drive safety, sustainability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

You will partner with cross-functional teams, analyze data, and contribute to ongoing process improvements. The program emphasizes mentorship, training, and professional development, with exposure to

Qualifications

• Pursuing bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Willing to work across multiple sites across the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Support safety, quality, efficiency, reliability, and productivity improvements across manufacturing teams.
• Analyze operational data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Participate in process improvement, sustainability, and cost-reduction projects.
• Assist in troubleshooting equipment and processes to find root causes.
• Support preventive and reliability-focused maintenance initiatives.
• Develop and present project findings and recommendations to leaders.
• Contribute to day-to-day operations while managing project deliverables.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Curiosity

Detail-oriented

Education

Electrical Engineering

Materials Science or Materials Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Packaging Science or Packaging Engineering

Related engineering discipline

Job description

Smurfit Westrock is seeking Manufacturing Engineering & Operations Interns for Summer 2027 across multiple U.S. locations. Interns gain hands-on experience in a dynamic manufacturing environment while working on projects that drive safety, sustainability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

You will partner with cross-functional teams, analyze data, and contribute to ongoing process improvements. The program emphasizes mentorship, training, and professional development, with exposure to