Qualifications:
Required Qualifications
Currently enrolled and in good academic standing
Junior-level undergraduate or graduate student (or equivalent experience)
Available to work full-time, daytime hours from MayAugust 2026
Able to work safely and effectively in a manufacturing/production environment
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Strong communication, organization, and prioritization skills
Self-starter with a proactive, continuous-improvement mindset
Previous industrial/manufacturing experience is a plus
Responsibilities:
Position Description
Saint-Gobains manufacturing site in Wheatfield, NY is seeking an Engineering Intern/Co-op for a full-time Summer 2026 assignment (MayAugust).
This is a hands-on opportunity to build practical manufacturing experience while partnering with production, quality, and engineering teams.
Your primary project will be to create, standardize, and document shop-floor Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that help teams work safely, consistently, and efficiently.
What youll do
Develop, format, and publish SOPs/work instructions for key manufacturing processes and equipment
Work directly with operators and supervisors to capture best practices and clarify process steps
Partner with Operations, Quality and Engineering to support document control, training materials, and change updates
Support continuous improvement activities (data collection, basic analysis, and implementation follow-up)
Spend time on the production floor to understand workflow, safety requirements, and product quality expectations
What youll Learn
How a global manufacturer runs day-to-day operations in a production environment
How to translate technical processes into clear, usable documentation for training and consistency
Professional communication skills through cross-functional teamwork and shop-floor engagement
This role is best suited for students pursuing a Bachelors degree in an engineering discipline (or related field) who are interested in manufacturing, process improvement, and practical problem-solving.