First Quality Tissue in Lock Haven, PA is seeking talented, team-oriented, college students for our Summer 2025 Internship Program.
We have one goal: getting you concrete experience. These are full-time, paid internship positions where you will work on real projects with real results.
Among other possible projects, our Process Engineer Intern works with Production, Planning, Quality Assurance, Maintenance, and Project Engineering. Provide support to process improvements; process cost & quality improvements; and process equipment utilization, reliability, speeds, scrap rates, and efficiency goals.
We also offer additional opportunities with First Quality team members as well as other interns that allow you to network and gain a broader understanding of First Quality and its functions. At the conclusion of the summer, all interns will present their achievements to leaders at their location.
Principal Accountabilities/Responsibilities:
- Work closely with the process engineering team to support daily production, coverage, and special projects.
- Participate in continuous improvement projects centered on process improvement.
- Assists PD & QA on new product / process improvement and raw material trials.
- Develop and lead an internal process improvement project aimed to improve efficiency, reduce waste and minimize variability.
- Utilize data analysis to track daily performance, provide project justification, and track status of goals.
- Comply with all site safety and general policies.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree (or demonstrated progress toward a degree) in an engineering-related field
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- 0-3 years of experience, including academic projects
- Highly motivated, strong team player, with good ability to multi-task and re-prioritize as necessary
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Authorization to work in the U.S.
First Quality is committed to protecting information under the care of First Quality Enterprises commensurate with leading industry standards and applicable regulations. As such, First Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who, as a result of their role specifications, may come in to contact with sensitive data.
First Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or protected Veteran status.
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What We Do
First Quality was founded over 30 years ago and has grown to become a diversified family of companies with over 4,000 employees. Manufacturing Adult Incontinence Products, Feminine Hygiene Products, Baby Wipes, Adult Washcloths, and Consumer Paper Products, we serve institutional and retail markets throughout the world. Our trusted, household brands include Prevail®, Cuties®, Plenty®, Panda®, and Incognito®
Our facilities operate independently to maintain focus on the markets they serve, but benefit from being a part of the First Quality family of companies. We may be spread out across 9 locations and 2 countries, but we are one team! With our focus on innovation, technology, and sustainability, we strive to create the best products that stand out and make a real difference in people’s lives without ever sacrificing quality for affordability.
If advanced technology, innovative thinking, and a passion for challenging the status quo excite you, come join our team at First Quality! When you look at one of our job listings what you’ll find is an opportunity: to meet teams who challenge each other to improve, encounter leaders who empower you to experiment, and discover work that inspires you. As a new employee in our FQ family your training begins day one and continues throughout your career as you learn and grow with our organization. Be part of making things better – apply today to join our team at www.firstquality.com/join-us!
