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Engineering Process Improvement Intern (Bryan, TX)

CompanyC.H. Guenther & Son
LocationBryan
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 6, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will conduct time and motion studies across manufacturing processes to quantify cycle times and analyze production flow to identify and quantify constraints impacting throughput. Duties also include developing prioritized improvement recommendations and presenting findings to stakeholders.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$18 - $27
Company Size
1259
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
San Antonio-headquartered C.H. Guenther is a food manufacturer that has delivered high-quality products and “just baked from scratch” flavor for 170 years. Founded in Texas in 1851, the global company employs more than 4,800 people in 29 manufacturing locations in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe. CHG is a leading supplier of value-added grain-based and frozen food products for foodservice clients and select consumer markets. CHG’s well-loved retail brands such as Pioneer, White Wings, Sun-Bird and Cuisine Adventures have been included at family meals for generations. Visit us at www.chg.com. We demonstrate high integrity, a commitment to excellence and a positive attitude in all that we do. We are results driven, lead by example, communicate openly and honestly, value diversity and foster long-term relationship. We strive to harness the full potential of our most important resource – our people. Our heritage is driven by our commitment to the core values of Integrity/Respect, Empowerment, Accountability, Collaboration, and Agility. At CHG We create memorable moments through the power of food!
About the Role
The Engineering Process Improvement Intern will support a project-based initiative focused on identifying and reducing process constraints within a high-volume manufacturing line. This role applies industrial engineering principles to analyze production flow, identify bottlenecks, and evaluate improvement opportunities. The internship provides hands-on experience in time studies, throughput analysis, and data-driven recommendations that support operational excellence and informed capital investment decisions.

This intern will be an active participant in the C.H. Guenther Internship Program cohort, receiving mentorship, professional development, and networking opportunities. C.H. Guenther is dedicated to delivering an enriching internship experience that goes beyond hands-on work to support long-term professional growth.

The intern program will run from June 8 to August 14, 2026.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  •  Conduct time and motion studies across a manufacturing process to document cycle times, changeovers, downtime, and variability. 

  • Analyze production flow to identify and quantify process constraints impacting overall throughput. 

  • Support bottleneck analysis using collected data to understand root causes and improvement opportunities. 

  • Develop a prioritized set of improvement recommendations, which may include process changes, equipment enhancements, layout adjustments, or automation concepts. 

  • Assist with cost-benefit and ROI analysis to evaluate the potential impact of proposed improvements. 

  • Compile findings into clear, data-driven documentation to support leadership review and decision-making. 

  • Prepare and present project summaries and recommendations to Engineering, Operations, and internship stakeholders.  

 

Education: 

  • Junior or Senior pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. 

 

Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

  • Analytical and organizational skills. 

  • Strong communication and collaboration abilities. 

  • Engineering coursework or relevant college experience. 

  • Ability to evaluate processes and recommend improvements. 

 

Working Conditions and Physical Effort: 

  • Work involves exposure to bakery environments, including potential exposure to heat, noise, and production-related elements. 

  • Moderate physical effort required, such as standing, walking, and climbing in and around the bakery; the ability to lift up to 25 pounds. 

  • Personal protective equipment, as defined by C.H. Guenther, will be provided. 

 

Expectations: 

  • Will demonstrate, promote, and exemplify the Company’s Core Values in Integrity & Respect, Empowerment, Accountability, Collaboration, and Agility. 

Candidates relocating from a distance of more than 50 miles will be eligible for a housing stipend. 

At C.H. Guenther, we value transparency in compensation. By providing the salary range for this role, we aim to promote fairness and help candidates make informed choices about their career. The salary range for this role is:

$17.58 - $27.33

Actual compensation may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, as well as geographic location.

C.H. Guenther & Son will never offer or pay a wage or salary that is not compliant with applicable local, state, or federal pay laws, including minimum salary thresholds.

We also offer a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, retirement savings options, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance programs, educational assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays.

For additional information about our company, go to www.chg.com.

C.H. Guenther & Son and its subsidiaries are E-Verify participating employers.

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All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the pre-employment screening process which includes a drug screen and review of criminal background and other records as required.

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Key Skills
Process ImprovementIndustrial Engineering PrinciplesTime StudiesThroughput AnalysisData-Driven RecommendationsBottleneck AnalysisRoot Cause AnalysisCost-Benefit AnalysisROI AnalysisAnalytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunicationCollaborationProcess EvaluationManufacturing Flow AnalysisCapital Investment Evaluation
Categories
EngineeringManufacturingScience & Research
Benefits
Health InsuranceDisability InsuranceRetirement Savings OptionsFlexible Spending AccountsEmployee Assistance ProgramsEducational AssistanceParental LeavePaid Time OffCompany-paid HolidaysHousing Stipend