Manufacturing Process Improvement Intern

Vancouver, Washington United States

At Tetra Pak we commit to making food safe and available, everywhere; and we protect what's good – protecting food, protecting people, and protecting the planet. By doing so we touch millions of people's lives every day.

And we need people like you to make it happen.

We empower you to reach your potential with opportunities to make an impact to be proud of – for food, people and the planet.

The Tetra Pak Internship Program is your pass to the professional world, offering you hands‑on experience and valuable networking opportunities. You will experience real situations in the corporate world and develop on a personal and professional level. Upon joining our team, you will have the support of a network of colleagues and will be instructed and evaluated by a mentor, who will guide and accompany you in your day‑to‑day activities.

In addition, we have an onboarding program designed to better prepare you to put your full potential into action.

We are offering one (1) different internships focused on Manufacturing Process Improvement Intern based in Vancouver, WA.

Salary Range: $22-$25 / hour

The duration of the Internship Program depends on the position, as specified below.

Tetra Pak is not sponsoring work visas, relocation, or housing for these positions.

Manufacturing Process Improvement Intern

Duration:
Long-term (May 31, 2027 - April 28, 2028) Full-time until mid-August, then part-time max. 20 hours/week

The Quality Assurance team plays a critical role in supporting production and ensuring adherence to quality standards across the facility. Working closely with operations, the team focuses on maintaining standard procedures, identifying improvement opportunities, and implementing solutions that enhance product quality and operational performance.

What You'll Do

As a Quality Assurance Intern, you will gain hands‑on experience in quality systems, continuous improvement, and manufacturing processes by:

• Assisting with internal and process audits to support compliance with quality standards and procedures.
• Participating in continuous improvement teams and projects focused on enhancing operational performance.
• Supporting the implementation of improvement initiatives and small‑scale projects across the plant.
• Collecting and analyzing data through observations, measurements, and process reviews to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Assisting in investigating process deviations, quality concerns, and areas of operational loss.
• Contributing to the development and documentation of new or revised standard operating procedures.
• Creating training materials and visual aids to support process improvements and standardization.
• Supporting the delivery of training sessions and employee awareness initiatives.
• Monitoring the effectiveness of implemented improvements and conducting follow‑up activities to ensure sustainability.
• Collaborating with Quality Assurance Technicians and cross‑functional teams to support daily production operations.

• Gain real‑world experience in quality assurance and continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment.
• Develop skills in data analysis, auditing, root cause investigation, and process optimization.
• Work on meaningful projects that directly impact product quality, efficiency, and operational performance.
• Build experience working with cross‑functional teams and presenting recommendations to stakeholders.
• Learn how quality systems and continuous improvement methodologies drive business results.

Suggested majors :
Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering

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