Process Engineering Intern (Manufacturing)

Location: Fridley, Minnesota, USA; on-site

Salary: $22–$25 per hour

Company

hirify.global is a global manufacturer of functional coatings, adhesives, and sealants serving more than 30 market segments in 150 countries.

What you will do

• Support Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and operational efficiency.
• Assist with maintenance and reliability projects, including preventive maintenance optimization, asset management, and critical spare parts strategies.
• Analyze production, maintenance, and quality data to identify trends, solve problems, and drive sustainable improvements.
• Develop technical documentation such as SOPs, work instructions, equipment drawings, process flow diagrams, and P&IDs.
• Lead cross-functional projects with operations, maintenance, quality, engineering, and EHS teams, presenting recommendations to site leadership.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering.
• Rising junior or senior standing in one of the listed engineering disciplines.
• Comfort working in a production or manufacturing environment.
• The program is a 12-week paid internship running from late May through mid-August.

Nice to have

• Experience with AutoCAD and Minitab.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Interest in process improvement, safety, or quality engineering.

Culture & Benefits

• Manager and mentor support with exposure to the adhesive industry and cross-functional collaboration.
• Interactive orientation, professional networking, volunteer, and virtual and in-person events.
• Opportunities to lead impactful projects and present results at the end of the summer.
• Benefits may include health and wellness programs, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, paid holidays, and incentive programs.