What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026 Summer Internship Program: Manufacturing Engineering position at Potter Global Technologies?
Description
Join Us as a Manufacturing Engineer Summer (2026) Intern at Potter Global Technologies
At Potter Global Technologies, we’ve been protecting lives around the world for over 125 years—and we’re just getting started. We’re a global leader in life safety solutions, committed to saving lives through innovative technology and trusted partnerships.
Our vision is for our customers to know us globally as their innovative, easy-to-do-business-with, best-in-class life-safety product partner. And our mission? With a passion for creating safer environments worldwide, our mission is to provide our customers with a team of real people that connect them with reliable expertise in life safety applications.
If you're inspired by purpose, energized by collaboration, and thrive in an environment of feedback, ownership, and experimentation—you’ll feel at home here.
As a Manufacturing Engineering Summer Intern, you will be an integral part of our lean transformation initiatives, supporting high-impact projects that improve operational efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance productivity across our manufacturing operations. You’ll gain meaningful, hands-on experience while working on projects that directly support our mission to protect lives.
This is a full-time summer internship designed to challenge you, develop your skills, and give you exposure to a dynamic manufacturing environment.
What You’ll Do
What You Bring
Experience That Drives Success
This internship is a full-time, on-site position at our Roanoke, VA manufacturing facility.
We have the mentorship structure to support a team of interns, ensuring a collaborative, high-value experience throughout the summer.
Ready to Apply?
If you’re driven, curious, and ready to take on meaningful projects that save lives, we want to hear from you!
Join Us as a Manufacturing Engineer Summer (2026) Intern at Potter Global Technologies
At Potter Global Technologies, we’ve been protecting lives around the world for over 125 years—and we’re just getting started. We’re a global leader in life safety solutions, committed to saving lives through innovative technology and trusted partnerships.
Our vision is for our customers to know us globally as their innovative, easy-to-do-business-with, best-in-class life-safety product partner. And our mission? With a passion for creating safer environments worldwide, our mission is to provide our customers with a team of real people that connect them with reliable expertise in life safety applications.
If you're inspired by purpose, energized by collaboration, and thrive in an environment of feedback, ownership, and experimentation—you’ll feel at home here.
As a Manufacturing Engineering Summer Intern, you will be an integral part of our lean transformation initiatives, supporting high-impact projects that improve operational efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance productivity across our manufacturing operations. You’ll gain meaningful, hands-on experience while working on projects that directly support our mission to protect lives.
This is a full-time summer internship designed to challenge you, develop your skills, and give you exposure to a dynamic manufacturing environment.
What You’ll Do
- Participate in Kaizen events such as Value Stream Mapping (VSM), 5S rollouts, and Standard Work Documentation.
- Support improvements to key manufacturing areas, including:
- Next-generation Paint Line
- Metal Fabrication Cell optimization
- Driving single-piece flow for Printed Circuit Board (PCB) lines
- Assist with Quality Management System (QMS) development, including process improvements and documentation to prepare for ISO certification.
- Build training materials and audit tools to support sustainable lean practices.
- Complete a full value stream analysis and present improvement recommendations.
- Deliver a final capstone presentation summarizing your contributions, learnings, and impact at the end of the summer.
What You Bring
Experience That Drives Success
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering (preferred).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- A genuine interest in lean manufacturing, process improvement, and hands-on engineering work.
- Previous manufacturing or co-op experience is a plus, but not required.
- Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively in team settings.
- Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality and safety.
- Curiosity and willingness to experiment and explore new ideas.
- Proactive time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to adapt to change and embrace challenges with a growth mindset.
- We build strong relationships—with teammates, partners, and customers
- We take pride in knowing every product we build serves the purpose of protecting lives
- We listen actively, coach frequently, and own our results
- We foster innovation, value curiosity, and believe that experimentation is part of growth
- We create a welcoming and inclusive space where everyone belongs
- We take ownership of our work—quality and safety are at the core of what we do
- Employee Ownership Program – You’re not just an intern—you’re part of a company that shares success together.
- Real-world, hands-on project experience that makes a tangible impact.
- Mentorship opportunities with experienced engineering professionals.
- Competitive pay for your contributions.
- Exposure to career paths in manufacturing, engineering, and quality.
- A supportive team culture where learning and growth are prioritized.
This internship is a full-time, on-site position at our Roanoke, VA manufacturing facility.
We have the mentorship structure to support a team of interns, ensuring a collaborative, high-value experience throughout the summer.
Ready to Apply?
If you’re driven, curious, and ready to take on meaningful projects that save lives, we want to hear from you!
