College Engineering Intern (Mechanical/Paper)

Join the revolution at BiOrigin Specialty Products!  We've been mastering the art of crafting sustainable specialty paper and tissue products for years, and now we want you to be part of our dynamic team.  We're excited to invite motivated individuals to join our team as Engineering Intern. 

Internship opportunities are available for the Summer of 2026 in our Wiggins, MS facility.  Projects may be in the manufacturing and Maintenance departments.  You will gain practical experience on real-life assignments that will put your theoretical knowledge to the test.  Not only will you receive on-the-job training, you will also get exposure to project management and develop a host of transferable skills.  The Intern will assist in driving best practices in safe operations and ensure the safety of all operations, maintenance, and staff personnel.  The ideal candidate must be able to solve problems and make good, timely decisions, exhibit company core values, and be a change agent for continuous improvement.  This candidate needs to be a self-starter, be self-directed, take the initiative to move forward with ideas, be committed and be able to work with and influence others.  Must learn quickly and analyze data.

At BiOrigin Specialty Products, our mission is to drive innovative solutions in alignment with our strategic partners to revolutionize the paper and tissue industry to do this, we hold fast in our core values which are the fabric of our culture and the pillars off which we build our community; teamwork, employee investment, integrity, problem solving, and trust.

What we need from you:

• Perform data collection, analysis, and interpretation to develop action plans.
• Assist in writing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and manuals.
• Identify opportunities to create and implement continuous improvement projects. 
• Extend support to other departments as needed.
• Perform other duties or projects as assigned.
• Support the team with vendor relations and cross functional department communications. 
• Assist with the installation of parts on mill assets. 
• Conduct bench testing on safety devices throughout the mill. 
• Exposure to the display development in manufacturing analytics software, PARCview.
• Update/create process flow and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) using AutoCAD.

Minimum qualifications:

• Comfortable working in manufacturing environment
• Desire to work on projects
• Leadership skills
• Good analytical skills with attention to detail
• Strong oral and written communication abilities
• Ability and desire to work in a team environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the business
• Proactive and action-oriented personality; comfort within a fast-paced environment and a strong sense of urgency
• Strong interpersonal skills, proven problem-solving skills; solution focused.

BiOrigin Specialty Products provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 

As a frontrunner in eco-friendly specialty paper, packaging, and tissue, we're not just a trusted wholesale supplier; we're the pioneers of sustainability.  Join us as we continue to thrive, grow, and manufacture some of the most outstanding sustainable paper and tissue products in North America.  

Apply now and be a driving force behind the innovation that defines BiOrigin Specialty Products! https://www.bioriginsp.com/careers.html