Process Engineer Intern

You may not know our name, but you know our products.  What we make is part of the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday. 

Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dating back to 1877. We’re proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development.   

We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us.  Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more. 

Come build a career you believe in. 

Wheatland Tube, a division of Zekelman Industries, is seeking a Process Engineer Intern for our facility located in Wheatland, PA. Reporting to the automation manager, the Process Engineer Intern position will provide support to the manufacturing facility. The intern will learn the essential duties of a process engineer and perform studies related to product and process improvement.  

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Analyzes production uptime to maximize profitability by identifying trends and areas for improvement. 
• Works closely with Production, Quality, and Finance teams to investigate the root causes of net production loss and implement corrective actions. 
• Prepares and manages Excel documents for data analysis and reporting. 
• Proposes and develops techniques to optimize facility processes and reduce waste. 
• Conducts time studies for various process stages to establish and refine Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). 
• Measures process outputs to determine equipment capacity and identify potential bottlenecks. 
• Maintains daily records of observations, data, and findings to support continuous improvement efforts. 
• Collects and analyzes data to evaluate the effectiveness of existing processes, using statistical methods where applicable. 
• Executes experiments to test and validate process improvements. 
• Summarize and present findings, insights, and recommendations to the management team. 
• Successfully collaborates with external sources, such as contractors and vendors. 
• Leads and promotes healthy and safe work practices as required by regulatory agencies and Company policy.  
• Performs other duties as they might be assigned. 
• Regular, full-time predictable onsite attendance is an essential function of this role. 

REQUIREMENTS 

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in a related field (mechanical, mechatronics, or industrial engineering preferred)  
  • Targeting a rising junior, or someone able to intern in the subsequent year to continuously learn our processes, with the goal of joining our team full-time upon graduation 
• Strong oral and written communication skills  
• Project management skills 
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail  
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 
• A strong team player is necessary with the ability to coordinate efforts of many individuals internal and external to the organization Ability to maintain confidentiality of all aspects of job responsibilities  
• Ability to travel to other Zekelman Industries’ locations and to the Internship Summit 

PERKS OF INTERNSHIP 

• PAID internship experience, offering meaningful, hands-on work  
• Opportunity to collaborate with passionate teammates, engage in professional development, and receive regular feedback to support growth  
• Participation in company-wide networking events, learning sessions, and intern social activities 

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Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits.  In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, immediate vesting, and much more.

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We are Zekelman Industries.

We manufacture superior quality tubular and related products, and provide outstanding service for our valued customers.

We seek to continuously advance the skills and opportunities of our employees, utilizing the latest technology and management tools available to consistently increase profitability and the enterprise value of Zekelman Industries and of our customers.