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Manufacturing Engineer Intern

Justrite Safety Group • Wellsburg, WV • 9h ago

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer Intern

2026 Summer Intern - Operations

Location: Wellsburg, WV

Program Duration: June 1, 2026 - August 14, 2026 (10 weeks)

About Justrite Safety Group

Justrite Safety Group is a growing family of industrial safety companies dedicated to protecting workers, workplaces, and the environment. We design and manufacture industry-leading safety solutions used across manufacturing, laboratories, warehouses, and industrial facilities worldwide.

Our teams are united by deep safety knowledge, operational excellence, and a shared commitment to protecting people, property, and the planet.

Internship Program Overview

The Justrite Safety Group Summer Internship Program is a high-impact, project-based experience designed to develop the next generation of leaders in industrial safety manufacturing.

Interns are not observers...they are key contributors. Each intern is assigned a capstone project tied to real business priorities and works closely with experienced leaders, high-potential mentors, and cross-functional teams.

This program is intentionally designed to:

Deliver measurable business impact

Provide exposure to industrial manufacturing and safety solutions

Develop professional and leadership skills

Create a pipeline into future full-time and leadership development opportunities at Justrite Safety Group

Top-performing interns may be considered for full-time roles or future leadership development programs upon graduation.

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Engineering Intern will support the team through a structured capstone project aligned to key business needs. This role offers hands-on experience in an industrial safety manufacturing environment, exposure to real-world challenges, and the opportunity to present findings and recommendations to senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities will vary by function but may include:

Execute a manufacturing-focused capstone project aligned to productivity, cost, or throughput improvement

Analyze current manufacturing processes to identify waste, bottlenecks, or safety risks

Support layout optimization, standard work development, and process documentation

Assist with time studies, capacity analysis, and workflow improvements

Collaborate with operators, supervisors, and engineers to implement practical solutions

Support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing principles

Participate in Intern Week, professional development sessions, and networking events

Present final project outcomes and recommendations during Capstone Presentations to leadership

What You'll Gain

Real-world experience in industrial safety manufacturing

Direct exposure to experienced professionals and industry leaders

Mentorship from a high-potential employee focused on your development

Hands-on problem-solving and project ownership

Professional development in communication, analysis, and presentation skills

Insight into career paths within Justrite Safety Group

Qualifications / Requirements

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field

(Engineering, Operations, EHS, Finance, Business, Marketing, HR, Analytics, or related discipline)

Strong analytical, organizational, problem solving and communication skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Curiosity, initiative, and interest in industrial manufacturing or safety solutions

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); additional tools a plus

Why Justrite Safety Group

At Justrite Safety Group, interns work alongside the best in the industrial safety industry - engineers, operators, safety professionals, and business leaders who design products that protect lives every day.

This is more than an internship. It's an opportunity to:

Learn how a global industrial safety manufacturer operates

Contribute to work that matters

Build a foundation for a long-term career in safety, operations, engineering, or business leadership

Compensation

The position offers a competitive hourly rate of $25.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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