Intern at IFF in Carrollton, TX

Summary: IFF is a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, and they are seeking an Engineering Intern to support continuous improvement, capital projects, and day-to-day engineering activities within a food grade powder blending manufacturing environment. The intern will work closely with various teams to assist in project execution, data collection, troubleshooting, and documentation, providing exposure to real manufacturing challenges and professional engineering practices. Responsibilities: - Assist with execution of continuous improvement and capital projects, including data collection, analysis, documentation, and follow‑up - Support development of project scopes, layouts, equipment requirements, and technical documentation - Assist with root cause analysis (5‑Why, Fishbone, basic DMAIC) for process, equipment, or quality issues - Track action items, timelines, and deliverables for active projects - Spend significant time on the production floor observing processes, identifying inefficiencies, and supporting troubleshooting activities - Collect and analyze process, production, and equipment data to identify trends and improvement opportunities - Support downtime, yield, and loss analysis for blending, conveying, and packaging equipment - Assist with updating equipment documentation, SOPs, and standard work - Support Management of Change (MOC) activities by assisting with documentation, risk assessments, and follow‑up actions - Ensure changes are properly reviewed, communicated, and documented in accordance with site procedures - Assist in verifying post‑implementation effectiveness of approved changes - Participate in vendor walkthroughs and on‑site visits for equipment evaluation, troubleshooting, and project scoping - Assist engineers during vendor meetings, FAT/SAT preparation, and installation activities - Support communication with vendors by gathering technical information, photos, measurements, and specifications - Follow all plant safety rules, food safety requirements, GMPs, and sanitation standards - Support engineering activities that improve safety, food quality, and regulatory compliance - Assist with identifying risks related to equipment design, material flow, and hygienic practices Required Qualifications: - Recent grad in: Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Food Engineering, or related discipline - Strong interest in manufacturing, process engineering, or continuous improvement - Comfortable working in a plant environment (hands‑on, floor‑based role) - Strong critical thinking, problem‑solving, and observation skills - Ability to document information clearly and follow structured processes - Willingness to ask questions, learn quickly, and take initiative Preferred Qualifications: - Prior internship, co‑op, or hands‑on manufacturing experience - Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement concepts - Interest in powder processing, material handling, or food manufacturing - Basic proficiency with Excel, data analysis, or dashboards - Familiarity with technical drawings, layouts, or process flow diagrams Required Skills: Management of Change (MOC), Root cause analysis, Lean, Six Sigma, Excel, Data analysis, Technical drawings, Process flow diagrams, Continuous improvement, Manufacturing processes, Process engineering