Production Engineer Intern - Colfax, NC

Job ID:  504646

Non-Exempt

National Pipe & Plastics, a CRH company, is one of North America’s largest PVC pipe producers, serving the water and energy markets from two east coast locations in Endicott, NY, and Greensboro, NC.  But we’re more than just a manufacturer.  Our long history of exceptional customer service and product quality enables us to be a trusted and strategic solutions partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, and more.  As part of the CRH Infrastructure Products business, we are leading the industry with innovative, sustainable solutions with a safety-first mindset.

Job Summary

National Pipe is looking for a Production Engineer Intern. Interns will have the opportunity to apply your classroom-learned skills to track data, analyze processes, and recommend solutions for improvement based on the gathered data from our facilities.

This position is expected to start in-person in 2025 and continue through the entire summer term (i.e. through August 2025). We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time and on-site, for most internships.

Job Responsibilities

• Define manufacturing process issues, collect data, analyze facts, implement solutions, and review as needed

• Documentation of new processes

• You will partner with and influence stakeholders across the organization, such as Operations, Product, and Technology address process related activities

• Troubleshooting and resolving operational issues to minimize downtime

Job Requirements

• Sophomore, Junior or Senior pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineer, Civil Engineering, Industrial Manufacturing or other related field

• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering fundamentals and proficiency in Microsoft Office, and AutoCAD

• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills and ability to work in fast paced high stress environment

• Excellent interpersonal skills and exemplary oral/written communication skills

• Ability to work both independently and in a team setting

• Ability to write reports and analyze raw data

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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