Process Engineering Intern - 2026

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Title: Process Engineering Intern (June - August 2026)
Location: Independence, Missouri
Additional location may include Oxford, Mississippi

Salary: $30.00 / hour
Housing Stipend Available

Focus: The Process Engineering Intern supports operations, maintenance, and safety teams in manufacturing excellence goals. This includes continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.

Process Engineering Intern Essential Job Functions:

* Lead a minimum of three hands-on projects throughout the term, to be defined at the beginning of the rotation based on department and business need

* Identify, evaluate, and implement process improvement related to the production of small caliber ammunition

* Collect, process, and communicate data to support engineering projects and process improvements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Process Engineering Intern Minimum Requirements:

* Enrolled at an accredited college or university majoring in an undergraduate Engineering degree program; Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical or Metallurgical Engineering preferred. Preference given to students located within 50 miles of the assigned Olin location.

* Must have an overall grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale at all times throughout your time at Olin. An official transcript will be required each term. Cumulative GPA on current institution transcript will be used in transfer college situations.

* Must have completed sophomore year prior to first rotation with Olin

* Ability to work full time (40 hours a week during normal business hours) June - August 2026. Not eligible for virtual work.

* Experience in ammunition and firearms with a knowledge of shooting sports industry is preferred

* Preference will be given to candidates with availability and desire to work a minimum of three (3) terms with no more than one of those terms occurring over the summer

* This position requires access to ITAR controlled technical data, and as such, employment will be contingent upon the candidate's ability to access ITAR controlled technical data pursuant to an export license approved by the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls

* This position requires successful vetting as an Employee Possessor in accordance with the U.S. Department of Justice and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives

* Must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without the requirement of a work/student visa

* Independence Location Only: This position requires successful vetting for unescorted access in accordance with U.S. Army and Department of Defense access policies. The U.S. Government does not allow non-U.S. citizens onsite at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant (Independence, Missouri). Therefore, to be considered in the hiring process, the candidate must be a U.S. citizen.

*Olin does not provide any form of sponsorship. We will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN or who need sponsorship now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Olin is ALL IN:

At Olin, students don't just observe - they contribute. We cultivate diverse experiences and career-building opportunities uniquely designed to help you flourish in your career. Many of our previous college recruits have grown to become plant leaders, supply chain directors, and commercial gurus.

Olin continues to be the global leader in both chemical manufacturing and ammunition. We invest, recognize, and reward the talents and contributions of our employees, empowering over 8,000 global individuals to make an impact both at work and in their surrounding communities. Olin is ALL IN on developing future talent and our commitment to operate with integrity every day, in every way, and by every employee in our company. View a snapshot of our comprehensive benefits package.

Olin is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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