Operations Project Management Intern at DWYER INSTRUMENTS, LLC – Michigan City, Indiana

About the Company:

DwyerOmega is a globally trusted leader in manufacturing innovative instrumentation solutions for Process Measurement, Automation, Control and HVAC markets. With very strong brand recognition and high levels of customer loyalty, DwyerOmega has an unmatched reputation for providing customized solutions that meet and exceed customer needs. Our team of engineering experts help our customers select technical, and often configured, product solutions for their unique applications.

The company offers over 300,000 state-of-the-art products for process measurement and control of temperature, humidity, pressure, strain, force, flow, level, pH, conductivity, and indoor air quality, and is a recognized global leader in the digital marketing of technical products. The products that we manufacture are used to control and drive process efficiency, creating safe and sustainable environments.

At DwyerOmega, we enable our customers to improve the world – one measurement at a time. We achieve this through our unwavering commitment to technology, customer service, and overall continuous improvement. Every day, we strive to cultivate a culture of ingenuity, empowerment, accountability, adaptability, and speed.

The company’s corporate headquarters are based in Michigan City, Indiana, and Norwalk, CT with manufacturing locations and sales offices located throughout the world.

Position Summary:

As an Operations Project Management Intern, you’ll gain firsthand experience supporting these high impact initiatives. You’ll work alongside project managers, operations leaders, engineers, and supply chain teams to help merge facilities, streamline processes, relocate equipment, harmonize workflows, and ensure that people, systems, and production lines come together seamlessly. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to projects that shape the long term structure and competitiveness of our manufacturing network.

Why Join Us:

This internship offers a rare opportunity to contribute to high impact projects that reshape how and where DwyerOmega manufactures, and places you at the center of meaningful operational transformation. You’ll gain hands on experience with consolidation, integration, and centralization projects that directly influence how and where we operate. You’ll work with experienced leaders and contribute to high visibility initiatives. Many interns find that this type of work - where strategy becomes execution - is the ideal launchpad for a career in operations, project management, or industrial engineering.

Essential Job Functions

• Support project managers in planning and coordinating consolidation efforts, including facility transitions, equipment moves, and the centralization of assembly operations.
• Assist in integration activities related to newly acquired facilities—helping align processes, documentation, quality standards, and production expectations.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, risk assessments, communication plans, and resource tracking tools for multi site initiatives.
• Collect and analyze operational data—capacity, labor utilization, workflow efficiency, equipment performance—to inform transition decisions and identify optimization opportunities.
• Participate in cross functional working sessions focused on standardizing processes, improving layouts, and ensuring smooth operational handoffs during consolidation or integration.
• Document current state and future state processes, including process maps, standard work, and transition playbooks.
• Prepare clear, concise project updates and presentations for stakeholders across operations, engineering, quality, HR, and supply chain.
• Contribute to change management activities that support smooth transitions to new workflows, locations, or organizational structures.
• Maintain a strong focus on safety, quality, and operational continuity throughout all project phases.

What You’ll Learn

• How industrial manufacturers execute complex transitions such as consolidating facilities, integrating acquisitions, and centralizing assembly operations.
• The operational, logistical, and human considerations involved relocating equipment, aligning processes, and merging organizational cultures.
• Practical application of Lean principles, structured problem solving, and project management methodologies in a multi site environment.
• How to collaborate effectively with diverse teams—from engineering and maintenance to HR and supply chain—during periods of significant operational change.
• Professional communication, data analysis, and project reporting skills that are essential for future roles in operations, project management, or manufacturing leadership.

Essential/Preferred Skills:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Business, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic, evolving environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and project management tools; experience with data visualization platforms is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate technical information into clear, actionable insights.
• Curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to engage deeply with complex operational challenges.
• Prior exposure to manufacturing, process improvement, or logistics is helpful but not required.

Work Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in an office environment and sit for extended periods while using a computer workstation.
• Frequent use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and multiple monitors for engineering designing and documentation tasks.
• Ability to view detailed technical drawings and work with precise visual information.
• Occasionally stand, walk, or move between office areas, meeting rooms, or engineering workspaces.
• May occasionally visit manufacturing areas while following all required safety procedures and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) if required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members in person, virtually, and via written communication.
• Ability to lift and carry light materials or documents (typically up to 10–15 lbs.) if needed.

Dwyer Instruments, LLC is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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