Production Asset Analysis & Operations Mapping InternSaint-Gobain

The Saint-Gobain Abrasives North America location in Worcester, AM is looking for an intern who is available for a Production Asset Analysis & Operations Mapping internship for the summer, May-August 2026.

The internship provides professional development opportunities and valuable applied learning in a manufacturing production setting. The individual will work under the direction the BA/SA Director of Operations.

This is an opportunity for an intern to get exposure to various aspects that they have learned in the classroom with the real-life experiences of activities at Saint-Gobain Bonded & Super Abrasives. This internship will also provide:
• Build real-world CAD automation skills by developing parametric models and automated outputs
• Strengthen technical documentation habits used in engineering design environments
• Collaborate across distributed teams (mix of on-site and remote stakeholders)

This summer internship supports the Bonded Abrasives Operations team through a structured asset inventory and operations mapping initiative. The intern will collect, organize, and analyze production asset data across Plant 7 and Plant 8, helping build a fact‑based foundation for a 3‑year investment and improvement roadmap. This role offers hands-on exposure to manufacturing operations, asset management, and data-driven decision-making.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a two or four-year accredited degree program, preferably in Industrial Engineering; Operations Management; Supply Chain Management; Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to organize large amounts of operational data into structured insights
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and basic data analysis tools
• Strong written communication skills for documentation and reporting
• Preferred: Coursework or experience in manufacturing, operations, or asset management
• Preferred: Familiarity with production equipment, maintenance concepts, or reliability metrics
• Preferred: Exposure to process mapping, operational analysis, or continuous improvement methods

Essential Functions

• Complete a comprehensive assets inventory for Plant 7 and Plant 8 to support long-term operational and capital planning
• Deliver a standardized asset inventory procedure, organized and detailed by:
• Machine type
• Asset age
• End-use sales / products
• Hours of work and production output
• Spare parts and maintenance expenses
• Breakdown and reliability analysis
• Produce a clear, well-structured analysis document that will serve as the baseline for the creation of a 3-year BA investment roadmap
• Other duties as assigned.