Description

Interns will conduct extended process time studies, optimize production lines, collaborate with engineers, suppliers, and production staff, and contribute to a safe work environment through risk‑elimination projects. They will apply engineering principles to research and develop new processes and equipment, update existing process maps, and support various value‑stream projects for Bonnell customers.

• Perform process time studies and evaluate production lines.
• Optimize operations and update process maps for improvement.
• Collaborate with engineers, suppliers, and production teams.
• Contribute to safety through risk elimination projects.
• Apply engineering principles to develop new processes and equipment.
• Support value‑stream projects for Bonnell customers.

Requirements

Bonnell Aluminum is seeking students with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills for its 2026 Summer Internship Program. Interns will analyze production data to identify improvement opportunities within a manufacturing environment, working across the value stream from raw material to finished product.

Candidates must be pursuing an engineering degree (process engineering preferred) and entering their junior or senior year at an accredited 4‑year college or university. Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship, able to work independently and in teams, and possess strong Microsoft Office, AutoCAD Inventor (or equivalent), and quick‑learning skills for production software. A motivated problem‑solver with effective written and oral communication, basic manufacturing knowledge, and a positive attitude is required.

Preferred qualifications include an understanding of engineering drawings, knowledge of Lean or Six Sigma methodologies, and experience with aluminum extrusion processes or metalworking.

• Pursue a junior or senior year engineering degree (process engineering preferred).
• Eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Work independently and within a team; proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Proficient in AutoCAD Inventor or similar design software; able to learn JD Edwards.
• Demonstrate problem‑solving motivation and effective communication.
• Show basic manufacturing knowledge, interest, and a positive attitude.
• Understanding of engineering drawings and Lean/Six Sigma knowledge (preferred).
• Experience with aluminum extrusion or metalworking (preferred).

Benefits

The internship offers a wage of $19 per hour.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance