Operations Management Summer 2026 Internship (Euclid, OH)

Location: Euclid, OH
Target Program Dates: May 26th – August 7th, 2026
Relocation Assistance: While local candidates are preferred, a temporary housing stipend may be available for those residing outside the immediate area of the internship location.

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Are You the Missing Linc?

Lincoln Electric’s Euclid, OH location is looking for bright, driven individuals to join our Operations Management Internship —designed to connect your academic foundation with real-world, hands-on experience. As a participant, you’ll Be the Linc between your education and a future in advanced manufacturing, innovation, and leadership.

What Sets Us Apart

• LincPal Program: Get paired with a Lincoln Electric employee to guide your experience.
• Professional Development: Frequent workshops and leadership exposure.
• Hands-On Training: Learn to weld in our state-of-the-art Welding Technology Center.
• Networking & Culture: Participate in social events, National Intern Day, and community service.
• Career Pathway: Those eligible may be considered for full-time opportunites, including out Trainee Development Program.

Overview of the Program

Lincoln Electric’s Operations Management Internship Program offers individuals the chance to apply their academic knowledge in real-world settings. Participants work on meaningful projects, gaining valuable hands-on experience. The program includes technical training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities like presentations and leadership-led learning sessions. It’s a great way to build skills, grow your network, and explore a future career in Operations.

Potential Projects

• Develop Lean Six Sigma Knowledge and Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives.
• Analyze workflows to uncover opportunities for simplifying and streamlining general operations.
• Contribute to ongoing CI projects aimed at enhancing efficiency and effectiveness across departments.
• Collect, interpret, and report on operational data to inform decision-making and drive improvements.
• Analyze current safety reporting trends for quick hit improvements.
• Work with frontline operations personnel maintaining behavior-based safety programs.
• Conduct ergonomic assessments and suggest improvements.
• Complete root cause analyses in different operations areas.
• Implement process improvements to reduce impact on first pass yield in operations areas.
• Work with operations team to manage and improve huddle boards.
• Standardize different processes and procedures throughout different operations areas.
• Implement process improvements to reduce impact on first pass yield in operations areas.
• Work with operations team to manage and improve huddle boards.
• Standardize different processes and procedures throughout different operations areas.
• Find opportunities to improve stock availability at our regional distribution centers.
• Analyze our current warehouse footprint at Cleveland-HUB and provide suggestions to improve efficiencies.
• Understanding of current domestic shipping lanes and present cases to lower shipping costs.

Basic Qualifications

• Pursuing or having achieved a bachelor’s degree in engineering or business
• Eligible to work in the U.S. on a full-time, permanent basis without sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• A degree in any of the following disciplines: supply chain, operations management, engineering management, or a similar field
• Minimum overall GPA of 3.0
• Desire to work in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.