Process Engineering Summer Intern

Description

 Location: In-Office
Duration: May 25 – August 7 (Full-Time) 

Overview
Synapse ITS is looking for a Process Engineering Summer Intern to support our manufacturing operations in Greenville. This is a hands-on opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers and gain exposure to how production processes are developed, documented, and improved.

You’ll be involved in continuous improvement efforts, process documentation, and day-to-day manufacturing support in a fast-paced environment.

What You’ll Do
You’ll support process improvement initiatives and help optimize production workflows.

• Assist with developing and updating work instructions and process documentation
• Support time studies and help maintain production standard times
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, quality, and waste reduction
• Assist with process audits to identify improvement opportunities
• Help analyze production data to support decision-making
• Support troubleshooting efforts related to production issues, scrap, and downtime
• Assist with basic Design of Experiments (DOE) and data collection activities
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams
• Take on additional projects that support manufacturing and process improvement

What You’ll Gain

This internship is designed to provide real exposure to manufacturing and process engineering

• Hands-on experience in a production environment
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and efficiency initiatives
• Experience with process documentation and standardization
• Opportunity to work cross-functionally with engineering and production teams
• Mentorship from experienced engineers and operations leaders

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Interest in manufacturing, process improvement, or operations
• Basic understanding of Lean, continuous improvement, or Six Sigma concepts is a plus
• Exposure to data analysis, Excel, or technical documentation is a plus
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Clear communication and documentation skills
• Organized, detail-oriented, and motivated to learn
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team