Intern- Process Engineer- Hickory, NC Highland Tape Plant

About Us

Join a Team That Sticks Together!

At Shurtape Technologies, we know how to make things stick. As a leading manufacturer and marketer of adhesive tape, we pride ourselves on creating innovative solutions for a variety of industries.

We have facilities all around the world, including in the U.S., U.K., Germany, Mexico, China, and more.

In addition to our specialty adhesive products, we offer well-known brands like Duck, FrogTape, Painter’s Mate, Shurtape, T-Rex, Kip, and Pro Tapes.

Why Work with Us?

We encourage curiosity and creativity, working together to solve challenges and innovate. Our commitment to health, safety, and environmental responsibility means we make a positive impact on our communities and the world.

What We Offer:

• A company that truly values your contributions

• A place where you can grow, make an impact, and be part of something meaningful

• A focus on excellence and continuous improvement, ensuring we deliver top-quality, reliable solutions to our customers

• An environment where employees are encouraged to bring their best ideas forward and adopt a growth mindset

More Than Just Tapes…

In addition to being obsessed with our customers, Shurtape is committed to being socially and environmentally responsible. We recognize that our actions today affect our world tomorrow, and we are committed to responsible manufacturing processes that protect the communities in which we operate.

We Ask for the Best, and Offer the Best in Return

We are looking for passionate, innovative individuals who thrive in a dynamic environment to join the Shurtape team. If you’re looking to be part of a forward-thinking, fast-paced, and supportive team, we’d love to hear from you!

Our tapes may do the sticking, but it’s our people who hold it all together.

SUMMARY OF position
The process engineer intern assists other departments to assure that the production processes are performing properly with respect to safety, quality, and output; assists in data collection, training, and documentation of assigned projects

5/26/26- 8/6/26

On site- Monday-Friday- Hickory NC Plant

Pay $16 per hour

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (other duties as assigned)

• Analyze processes, equipment, materials to determine efficient manufacturing methods and process improvements
• Monitor processes on a continual basis for continuing improvements and/or modifications
• Coordinate activities of support personnel and manufacturing to resolve process problems
• Assist in training operators on process awareness, monitoring and control
• Provide process data as recommended for standard or experimental products
• Research equipment to source the most appropriate solutions by focusing on cost, flexibility and efficiency
• Analyze material flow to develop an efficient method for moving materials through the process efficiently while maintaining constant traceability
• Assist R&D project leaders during experimental trials
• Participate on development team to bring new part concepts to production
• Build and maintain user requirement checklists for new equipment
• Actively collaborate with the IO, OQ, PQ and validation teams

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree (BS or BA)
• Ability to read technical drawings
• Strong math skills
• experience in AutoCAD or Solidworks is preferred
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and word processing documents
• Excellent communication skills including verbal and written documentation

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Work requires hearing, mental and visual attention
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to bend and lift frquently including lifting dies and machine parts while working on proccesses and improvements (assistance will be available for heavy items)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Our manufacturing facilities are built with a strong commitment to safety, efficiency and a collaborative work environment. We operate with a focus on being “Safe to the Core,” aligning to the highest safety standards for all employees to ensure they can perform hands-on tasks with confidence, especially when handling materials and operating machinery and equipment. Working in organized shifts, our manufacturing employees are critical to our growth and success, which is why we prioritize and emphasize teamwork, a strong work ethic and a positive attitude toward continuous improvement.

Shurtape Technologies, LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Shurtape Technologies, LLC does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including identity & expression), medical condition, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business requirement.