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Whirlpool Corporation · 2 days ago

Manufacturing Leadership Development Program (MLDP): Operations Track Intern, May 2026

Columbus, OH

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Spring

Whirlpool Corporation is a leading home appliance company that focuses on improving life at home. They are offering a 10-12 week Manufacturing Leadership Development Program (MLDP) internship, providing hands-on experience in award-winning manufacturing operations and opportunities to work on projects related to lean manufacturing, quality, and logistics.

Home Appliances

No H1B

Responsibilities

Manage equipment/resource relocation projects which could include: redesign of current equipment or resources, working with suppliers to identify new equipment options and leading change management with impacted team members

Design, develop, review and conduct coordination for test programs or components, small systems or processes, or materials taking into account customers, product performance, cost and quality requirements

Lead scrap reduction initiatives, including project scope and timeline development, problem solving with suppliers, establishing standardized solutions and implementing changes

Focus on cost-savings initiatives across a plant including: standardized work audits, improving first pass yield and throughput, etc

Learn and apply Lean Manufacturing tools to project(s)

Qualification

Lean ManufacturingMechanical EngineeringManufacturing EngineeringElectrical EngineeringIndustrial EngineeringProblem SolvingTeam LeadershipCommunication SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Required

Majoring in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical or Controls Engineering, Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Operations/Operations Management, or Related Area

Pursuing bachelor's degree with plans to graduate before or by May 2028

Current cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher

Must have indefinite US work authorization. Applicants who require visa sponsorship or work authorization now or in the future are not eligible for this program

Reliable transportation is required for travel to work daily as public transportation is not available