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Engineering Intern / Co-op
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
$23hr
Manufacturing / Engineering Environment
Full-Time Contract | Summer 2026 Assignment; Monday – Friday; 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; 40 hours/week
June 2026 – September 2026

Position Overview

A leading global manufacturer is seeking two Engineering Interns / Co-op students for a hands-on Summer 2026 assignment supporting manufacturing operations in Niagara Falls, NY.

This opportunity is ideal for engineering students interested in manufacturing, process improvement, continuous improvement initiatives, and practical shop-floor experience. Interns will work closely with production, quality, and engineering teams to develop and standardize Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that improve safety, efficiency, and operational consistency across the manufacturing environment.

This role provides direct exposure to real-world manufacturing operations, cross-functional teamwork, and industrial process documentation.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing & Process Support

• Develop, standardize, and publish SOPs and work instructions for manufacturing processes and production equipment
• Collaborate with operators and supervisors to document best practices and process workflows
• Support document control initiatives, process updates, and training material development
• Assist with continuous improvement projects, including data collection and basic process analysis
• Spend time on the production floor learning workflows, safety standards, and quality expectations
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Quality teams on process optimization initiatives

What You’ll Learn

• Real-world manufacturing and production operations
• Process documentation and technical communication skills
• Cross-functional collaboration in an industrial environment
• Continuous improvement methodologies and operational best practices
• Manufacturing safety and quality standards

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Graduate-level Engineering program (or related field)
• Junior-level undergraduate or graduate student preferred
• Available to work full-time daytime hours during Summer 2026
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication, organizational, and prioritization skills
• Self-motivated with a proactive mindset
• Ability to work safely in a manufacturing/production environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing or industrial experience
• Interest in process improvement, operations, or production engineering