About the role#
Kuraray America, Inc. is seeking a Process Engineer Intern for the Summer 2027 term. This is a full-time, on-site, paid internship located in Fayetteville, North Carolina. You will work on a mix of daily tasks and a major project, gaining hands-on experience in manufacturing, technical problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration.
What you'll do#
- Identify and implement strategies to reduce recycling volumes.
- Coordinate capital procurement for spare SentryGlas components and Line 4 equipment.
- Collaborate with project engineers on Management of Change documentation.
- Manage recycle rates and inventory levels in partnership with SentryGlas operations.
- Support the qualification process for a new Lowinox vendor.
- Assist with the qualification and commissioning of new laboratory testing equipment.
- Participate in local and global yield improvement meetings.
- Lead a Test Authorization initiative to evaluate UV absorber concentration and UV transmission.
- Transition the CADD Drawing System to a SharePoint-based platform.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited college or university pursuing a B.S. in Chemical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- Completion of at least one year of college education prior to the start of the internship.
- A minimum 3.0/4.0 GPA and a record of extracurricular achievement.
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and organizational abilities.
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
- Self-motivation, adaptability, and a willingness to take initiative.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment screening process.
- Minimum age of 18 years.
Location & details#
- Location: Fayetteville, North Carolina.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site, full-time.
About Kuraray America, Inc.
Kuraray America, Inc. is a chemical manufacturing company based in Houston, Texas. Founded in 1963, the company produces resins, chemicals, fibers, and specialty dental materials. It maintains research and production facilities across Texas, North Carolina, South Carolina, and West Virginia. The organization employs 761 people and serves industries including automotive, aerospace, and medical.
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