Guardian Industries · 19 hours ago
Guardian Summer 2026 Industrial Engineering Intern - Carleton, MI
Carleton, MI
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerGuardian Industries is a Koch Company that specializes in high-performance, energy-efficient glass products. They are seeking an Industrial Engineering Intern for Summer 2026 to assist with process efficiency, data analysis, and continuous improvement projects in a manufacturing facility.
AutomotiveManufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Support process engineers with data collection, analysis, and documentation related to coater operations, especially for emerging new products such as “Bird First”
Assist with process mapping, workflow analysis, and identification of improvement opportunities in safety, quality and productivity
Contribute to process improvement and standardization initiatives through basic analytical work and observation of shop-floor operations
Help track, organize, and analyze operational data to support continuous improvement projects
Learn the fundamentals of vacuum coating systems, production flow, and manufacturing constraints through hands-on exposure
Prepare clear summaries, charts, and presentations to communicate observations and findings to engineering and operations teams
Participate in cross-functional meetings and project discussions to gain exposure to product development, process optimization, and plant operations
Qualification
Required
Enrolled in an Industrial Engineering degree program
Eligible for full-time employment on or before Summer 2028
Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship
Benefits
Comprehensive medical plan that comes with prescription drug coverage and expert resources including second opinions and surgery support as well as weight and diabetes management
Health Savings Account
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for professional mental health counseling, financial and legal consultations and concierge-level support for work-life balance like helping finding child, elder or pet care - at no cost to you
Company
Guardian Industries
Guardian Industries is a provider of building materials, plastic coatings, and prefabricated glass products. It is a sub-organization of SRG Global.
Founded in 1932
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2016-11-21Acquired
Leadership Team
Mark Smillie
Chief Information Security Officer and IT Director
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