*This internship begins on May 19th, 2025 and runs until August 7th, 2025. This role is a full time commitment (37.5 hour work week)*

Salary: $18.00/hour

Job Description

Job Title: Operations Engineering Intern

Location: Corporate

Department: Operations Engineering

Job Summary : The Operations Engineering Intern uses an engineering approach to help drive improvements which reduce complexity, lower operating costs, improve labor productivity, maximize throughput capacity and enhance customer speed of service.

Principal Duties:

• Assist on strategic Operations Engineering projects to develop operating processes that will improve productivity, profitability, and customer satisfaction.

• Assist in the testing and evaluate potential store equipment and supplies which are targeted for new initiatives or are required to improve current store performance. Work closely with Strategic Sourcing and equipment manufacturers to:

• maximize life cycle of equipment

• deliver great product quality

• assure energy efficiency in design

• provide a great customer experience

• recommend final design

• Assist Project Leaders with application of 3D Design Modeling to enhance store operating systems, work cell layouts, and equipment.

• Support day-to-day responsibilities within the Innovation & Design Center for flow of equipment and supplies and assist on mock-up of conceptual designs and execution of live process trials.

• Develop proper time study methodology and complete studies which analyze impact of labor, efficiency and capacity.

• Support Product Development with test and evaluation of new products and defining proper cooking methods to meet product quality standards. Conduct portioning testing as required.

• Assist with the design backroom systems to maximize storage needs for stores.

• Report out results to cross-functional teams through utilization of engineering analysis or technical presentations.

• Travel to stores to study processes, support roll-out of key programs and drive change.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to work well individually as well as in a team environment

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Good customer service and interpersonal skills

• Strong problem solving skills

• Highly observant of operating techniques, situations, and conditions

• Must be able to travel locally 25% of the time

• Must be able to occasionally move and lift up to 25lbs

• Performs the following physical behaviors frequently throughout their shift: standing, walking

• Performs the following physical behaviors occasionally during their shift: bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, kneeling, pushing, reaching below the waist, reaching horizontally, reaching above the shoulder, grasping firmly and pushing buttons

Basic Qualifications:

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree with a concentration or major in Industrial Engineering preferred

• Store experience preferred

• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access

• Experience with Simulation Software, AutoCAD and/or 3D Design Modeling (Sketchup or Revit) preferred

• Understanding of process design and time study methodologies

• Minimum GPA of 3.0 or Higher

• Candidates must be currently enrolled in a college or university for the Spring 2025 semester – Fall 2026 semester

• Candidate must be available from May 19, 2025 – August 7, 2025

• Wawa currently observes a 4-day in office schedule Monday - Thursday with an opportunity to work remote on Friday.

Wawa will provide reasonable accommodation to complete an application upon request, consistent with applicable law. If you require an accommodation, please contact our Associate Service Center at asc@wawa.com or 1-800-444-9292.

Wawa, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Wawa maintains a work environment in which Associates are treated fairly and with respect and in which discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated. In accordance with federal, state and local laws, we recruit, hire, promote and evaluate all applicants and Associates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Unlawful discrimination will not be a factor in any employment decision.