Engineering Intern

Engineering Intern

Interplastic Corporation – Minneapolis, MN
Summer / Part-Time / Internship Program

What is Interplastic Corporation?

Interplastic Corporation is a family-owned manufacturer specializing in high-performance gel coats, resins, and advanced composite materials. Our products support customers across marine, transportation, industrial, and construction markets, with a strong focus on quality, innovation, and long-term partnerships.

The Minneapolis, Minnesota facility serves as a key manufacturing and technical location within Interplastic, where engineering, operations, and corporate teams collaborate to support production excellence and continuous improvement. We are committed to developing future engineers by offering meaningful, hands-on experience in a real-world manufacturing environment.

What You’ll Do as an Engineering Intern:

As an Engineering Intern at Interplastic’s Minneapolis plant, you will work closely with engineers, plant leadership, and cross-functional teams to support manufacturing operations, process improvements, and engineering projects. This role is designed to help students apply classroom learning in a practical setting while gaining exposure to chemical manufacturing and industrial operations.

What You Can Expect to Do in This Role:

• Assist with engineering projects related to manufacturing processes, equipment, and operational efficiency.

• Support data collection, analysis, and reporting to aid engineering and production decision-making.

• Participate in plant floor activities, process observations, and improvement initiatives.

• Help develop or update SOPs, work instructions, process documentation, or engineering reports.

• Contribute to continuous improvement, safety, and quality initiatives.

• Collaborate with production, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams.

• Learn about composite materials, resin and gel coat manufacturing processes, and plant operations.

• Build professional skills in problem-solving, communication, teamwork, and time management.

What We Are Looking For:

Required Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a college or university pursuing a degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related field).

• Interest in manufacturing, process engineering, or industrial operations.

• Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based, plant environment.

• Basic computer proficiency (Excel, Word, email, etc.).

Preferred (but Not Required):

• Previous internship, co-op, or hands-on project experience.

• Coursework related to manufacturing, chemical engineering, or materials science.

• Curiosity, initiative, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Why Intern with Interplastic?

• Hands-on, real-world engineering experience — not busywork
• Supportive mentors and experienced engineers invested in your growth
• Exposure to manufacturing operations and engineering career paths
• Stable, long-standing company with industry leadership
• Opportunity to return for future internships or full-time roles

Pay Transparency:

Hourly Compensation: $25.00
Hours and schedule can be adjusted based on academic requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Interplastic Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity in the workplace.

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