Manufacturing Intern (Summer 2026)

GoMacro LLC•Viola, WI

17h•Onsite

About The Position

GoMacro is seeking a motivated and hands-on Engineering Intern to support key initiatives within our food manufacturing operations. This 12-week internship (June–August) is designed to provide real-world experience in lean manufacturing, continuous improvement (CI), and process optimization in a fast-paced production environment. This is an on-site internship experience at our manufacturing facility in Viola, Wisconsin. The intern will work closely with Engineering, Production, and Quality teams to support projects focused on improving efficiency, reducing waste, and enhancing overall manufacturing performance.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field
Must be within one year of graduation (or less) at the start of the internship
Coursework completed in engineering-related subjects (industrial, mechanical, manufacturing, chemical, etc.)
Ability to work on-site in a food manufacturing environment
Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

Prior internship, co-op, or hands-on experience in manufacturing or food production
Familiarity with lean concepts (5S, Kaizen, root cause analysis, WINs, etc.)
Strong Excel skills and comfort working with data

Responsibilities

Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives across production areas
Assist with identifying opportunities to improve workflow, reduce waste, and enhance productivity
Participate in and help lead Kaizen events, 5S efforts, and standard work documentation
Collect and analyze operational data to support project recommendations
Assist with process mapping, time studies, and layout optimization projects
Help develop and update SOPs, training materials, and visual factory tools
Support engineering and maintenance teams with project execution and documentation
Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Quality, Safety, and Supply Chain teams
Final presentation to GoMacro leadership summarizing key projects, continuous improvement outcomes, and overall learnings from their summer experience.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor