Process Engineer Intern - Summer 2026

Charter Manufacturing

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Posted 6 months ago

Internship

Cleveland, Ohio

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Smart Summary

Assist in plant-related operational reporting and participate in Continuous Improvement projects. Document and improve processes while functioning as a resource for other team members.

Seeking a Process Engineer Intern for Summer 2026. Requires enrollment in an Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering program (Sophomore level or higher) with a GPA of 2.75+. Strong communication, teamwork, and Microsoft Office skills are essential, with preferred experience in AutoCAD and Lean manufacturing.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Industrial Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Communication Skills

Teamwork

AutoCAD

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

GPA 2.75+

Job Description

Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business where our will to grow drives us to do it better.  Join the team and become part of our family!

Charter Steel is hiring a Process Engineer Intern!

At Charter, we believe our culture is our strongest competitive advantage. Join our team, where you’ll take on impactful projects, gain hands-on experience, and grow both personally and professionally.

What Sets Our Internship Program Apart:

  • Impactful Work & Growth: Contribute to meaningful projects that drive company goals while developing skills through mentorship, training, and networking.
  • Compensation Benefits: Competitive compensation, receive weekly pay, and paid holidays.
  • Career Advancement: Explore full-time employment opportunities across our four business divisions and corporate office, with adjusted service time if hired after graduation.
  • Recognition & Culture: Join a workplace that celebrates achievements, values contributions, and invests in your future.
  • Program Highlights: Experience our Intern Kickoff Day, Volunteer Opportunities, Professional Development Workshops, and the End of Summer Intern Showcase.

Program Structure:

  • Duration/Schedule: Flexible part-time during the school year and full-time during the summer months.
  • Location: Cleveland - Onsite
  • Start Date: May 2026

What We're Looking For:

  • Enrollment in a four-year degree program in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer, or a related field with current status of at least a Sophomore level.
  • Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office software: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
  • Ability to succeed in a team environment.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks.

Preferred Experience:

  • Advanced Excel and analyst skills.
  • AutoCAD experience.
  • Exposure to Lean manufacturing and Continuous Improvement Tools.

What You'll Focus On:

  • Assist in plant-related operational reporting.
  • Participate in Continuous Improvement projects.
  • Assist in other projects and function as a resource for other team members.
  • Participate in safety and quality programs.
  • Document and improve processes.
  • Ability to meet the essential job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation, as outlined in the job description.
  • Follow Environmental, Quality and Safety Management System procedures and requirements.

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Internship positions are not benefits-eligible.

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Charter Manufacturing

Charter Manufacturing Company, Inc. is a family-owned group of differentiated metals manufacturing businesses founded in 1936. Our will to grow is our success. It is the result of Charter’s respected team of employees, each person’s dedication to continuous improvement and an entrepreneurial spirit that thrives within the Charter family. Our businesses include Charter Steel, Charter Dura-Bar, Charter Wire and Charter Aarrowcast. Connect with us and learn about the stories and successes our family of employees share. Visit http://www.chartermfg.com/work/jobs/ to learn more about opportunities for employment and where you might fit in.

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