Process Engineering Intern, Summer 2027 (REQ#43488)

Internship Job title: Process Engineering Intern, Summer 2027

Department/Division: Supply Chain / Engineering & Manufacturing

Hourly Range: $23.60-$26.80

Location: Ada, MI (Onsite)

• Note: This position is an office role, and you must be able to report in-person to Ada on Mondays through Thursdays, with Friday as a remote optional day
  
  

What’s Special About This Team

The Process Engineering team partners closely with manufacturing operations to improve efficiency, quality, and reliability across production processes. Team members work directly with manufacturing teams to identify improvement opportunities, solve operational challenges, and implement sustainable process enhancements. This is a highly collaborative, hands-on environment where engineers have the opportunity to make a visible impact on day-to-day operations while contributing to broader continuous improvement initiatives.

How would an intern contribute to the team’s success:

As a Process Engineering Intern, you will support manufacturing improvement initiatives by analyzing processes, identifying opportunities for optimization, and helping implement solutions that improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance operational performance. You'll work directly with engineers, operators, and cross-functional partners while gaining hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment.

An Example Of a Typical Project Would Be

Example #1 - Continuous Improvement Initiatives

• Analyze manufacturing processes and identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce waste, and enhance operational performance. Apply problem-solving methodologies and data analysis to recommend and implement process improvements.
  
  

Example #2 - Process Optimization

• Evaluate production cleaning cycles, equipment changeovers, or other manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for increased efficiency. Develop recommendations that reduce downtime, improve throughput, or minimize scrap.
  
  

Example #3 - Automation & Digital Solutions

• Explore opportunities to automate repetitive activities currently performed manually. Partner with engineers and manufacturing teams to evaluate, test, and implement technology-enabled solutions that improve productivity and process consistency.
  
  

Desired Majors

Required skills and background:

• Chemical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Manufacturing Engineering
  
  

Academic Eligibility: Undergraduate students who will have completed their freshman, sophomore, or junior year by the start of the internship, with an anticipated graduation date between August 2027 and April 2030.

Technical Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite (Required)
• Mini tab (nice to have)
• Power Bi (nice to have)
• Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Experience analyzing and interpreting data
  
  

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Learning agility and ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Self-starter with a proactive approach to work
• Ability to influence and collaborate across teams
• Comfort building relationships and engaging stakeholders at all levels
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and take ownership of projects
• Interest in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or Six Sigma methodologies
• Technical aptitude and curiosity for manufacturing processes
• Demonstrated leadership potential through academics, work experience, organizations, athletics, or community involvement
  
  

Your pay rate within the posted range will be based on your completed class year at the start of the internship program. Amway’s recruiting team will confirm your applicable rate during the recruitment process.

Amway does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need Amway immigration sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, STEM OPT, TN, etc.) now or in the future.