Summer Process Engineer Intern: Lean, Six Sigma & CAD/CAM

Carboline; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Carboline invites energetic engineering students to join its Summer 2027 Process Engineering Internship in Lake Charles, LA. This 12-week program (May 17, 2027 – August 6, 2027) focuses on manufacturing excellence, collaborating with engineers to streamline processes and apply LEAN, Kaizen, and Six Sigma tools.

You will analyze designs for manufacturability, support safety and sustainability efforts, and use CAD/CAM and time studies to shape smarter production strategies.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Available to work 30-40 hours per week from May through August.
• Strong communication, organization, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Engineering Team to explore and optimize manufacturing methods and processes.
• Gain exposure to LEAN manufacturing, ergonomics, time studies, 5S, Kaizen, and other productivity improvement methodologies.
• Analyze engineering design documents, prototypes, and change orders for manufacturability.
• Partner with EH&S personnel to support environmental and safety initiatives.
• Assist in evaluating equipment, tooling, materials, and automation vs. manual production decisions.
• Coordinate with cross‑functional teams to implement or revise manufacturing processes.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Proactive learning

Education

Pursuing Engineering degree

Job description

Carboline invites energetic engineering students to join its Summer 2027 Process Engineering Internship in Lake Charles, LA. This 12-week program (May 17, 2027 – August 6, 2027) focuses on manufacturing excellence, collaborating with engineers to streamline processes and apply LEAN, Kaizen, and Six Sigma tools.

You will analyze designs for manufacturability, support safety and sustainability efforts, and use CAD/CAM and time studies to shape smarter production strategies.