Engineering Intern

In this role, you aren’t just sitting in an office. You will be on the floor learning how to manage the infrastructure that keeps a major food production facility operational. We are looking for a candidate who is curious about how systems work and who wants to master the engineering behind a large-scale manufacturing environment. We don't just maintain a facility; we manage a high-output, precision-engineered environment. We are looking for a candidate who brings that same intensity and commitment to improvement that we apply to our manufacturing processes. Internship Objectives Own a Project: You will take lead on one specific improvement project during your time here and present your findings to the leadership team at the end of the summer. Full-Stack Experience: See the complete manufacturing cycle, from raw material intake to final product shipment and how each department plays a role. Professional Development: Gain mentorship from Senior Engineers and operational leaders, with exposure to facility strategy, budgeting, and lean manufacturing methodologies. Project Management & Engineering Capital Project Support: Assist in the planning, procurement, or execution phases of small-scale capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects. Project Documentation: Manage project trackers for ongoing plant upgrades (e.g., renovation punch lists or new equipment commissioning assistance). Vendor Liaison: Help coordinate with external contractors or vendors for site installations or service visits. Site Infrastructure & Regulatory Compliance Wastewater/Environmental Compliance: Learn about Anaerobic treatment systems and their role in environmental compliance as well as system blower upgrades currently in process. Building Facilities: Support the oversight of site-level improvements (e.g., cooler temperature optimization, audit preparation, or interior office expansions). Operations & Process Improvement Process Mapping: Analyze and document a specific production line's throughput to identify bottlenecks or inefficiencies. Data Analysis: Assist in collecting and analyzing OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) data to drive site-level performance improvements. Equipment Lifecycle Tracking: Support the maintenance team in tracking PM (Preventative Maintenance) compliance and identifying opportunities to extend component lifespan. Standardization: Help draft or update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) based on recent equipment upgrades or safety audits. Food Safety & Security (Connecting to your current initiative) Risk Assessment: Participate in conducting a vulnerability assessment of the facility’s physical or operational security. Compliance Audit Support: Assist in gathering evidence and performing internal audits to prepare the facility for upcoming third-party certifications (e.g., SQF, BRC). Technical Skills & Floor Time Troubleshooting: Shadow technicians during equipment downtime events to learn root cause analysis (RCA) techniques. Safety Initiatives: Contribute to the facility's safety culture by participating in safety walks and incident reporting. This is a paid, project-based internship with an hourly rate of 23 per hour. Successful candidates will gain hands‑on experience in plant facilities engineering, data‑driven operational improvement, and industrial project management within a high‑output manufacturing environment. Note: We are looking for candidates who are ready to take ownership. In your application, please briefly highlight a specific project or engineering challenge you have tackled, either in an academic setting or a previous role, that you are proud of. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ken's Foods