Engineering Intern (Summer 2026)

About the Job:

At Batesville, you will be a part of a dynamic team committed to excellence and innovation. A recognized leader in the death care industry in North America, we are committed to our mission of helping families honor the lives of those they love®. We are currently seeking Engineering Interns to join our team in Batesville, IN.

This internship is designed to provide meaningful hands-on experience across multiple engineering disciplines within our Supply Chain and Operations network. All candidates will participate in a panel interview to assess strengths, interests, and technical alignment. Based on this evaluation, interns will be placed in the Procurement and Value Engineering, Continuous Improvement, or Quality Manufacturing Engineering internship track where they are the best overall fit. This ensures each intern is positioned for success and aligned with work that supports both their skillset and long-term development goals.

Your Role at Batesville:

As an Engineering Intern, you will support critical engineering, quality, and process-improvement initiatives across multiple facilities. Depending on your placement, you may lead cost-reduction and sourcing projects, drive continuous improvement efforts or support quality engineering activities that enhance product and process performance. Interns contribute to safety, quality, cost, and delivery improvements while gaining hands-on exposure to real manufacturing and supply chain operations.

How You’ll be Rewarded:

• Batesville is a family. You will be part of a family of highly committed associates who are passionate about our company, committed to our customers and excited about our future.
• Competitive pay
• Opportunities for development and advancement

What You’ll Do:

Work will vary based on track placement, but responsibilities may include:

• Managing or supporting project activities such as strategic sourcing, product redesign, or process improvement initiatives
• Collecting and analyzing data to evaluate processes, establish baselines, or identify improvement opportunities
• Participating in Kaizen events, Daily Management meetings, and Gemba walks
• Supporting Change Management activities including documentation, trials, testing, and recommendations
• Executing Lean, Continuous Improvement, or Quality Engineering tools to support process stability and product reliability
• Reading and developing part prints, assisting with testing, and validating product or process changes
• Supporting quality activities such as root cause analysis, audits, defect investigation, documentation, and corrective action
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams such as engineering, production, sourcing, operations, and logistics
• Assisting in workplace organization, ergonomic improvements, or visual management enhancements
• Other duties as assigned based on business needs and internship track

What You’ll Bring:

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering, Technology, Supply Chain, or a related field; minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and balance multiple priorities • Strong communication skills with the ability to engage across functional groups • Passion for learning and continuous improvement
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Interest in manufacturing, supply chain, operations, or engineering systems

Nice to Haves:

• Experience with 3D CAD software
• Exposure to Lean or Continuous Improvement concepts
• Familiarity with quality tools or data analysis (e.g., SQL, Macros, CpK, 5-Why, Fishbone)
• ASQ entry-level certifications (for Quality-focused placements)

Physical Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, the physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle and feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The employee may occasionally be required to crouch, or lift items as heavy as 50 lbs. This job may require the employee to see with clarity at both near and far distances.

Join the Batesville family and today!

Who We Are

A cornerstone in the death care industry, Batesville has distinguished itself from all others through our commitment to quality, service, and innovation. For more than 115 years, Batesville has been dedicated to serving the needs of licensed funeral professionals and helping families honor the lives of those they love.® With annual revenues of approximately $600 million, Batesville is a leader, providing a comprehensive portfolio of burial and cremation products, memorialization offerings, profit-enhancing merchandising systems and leading-edge technology solutions.

At Batesville, Our Associates Are Our Strongest Asset. We Strive To Attract, Hire, And Develop The Best And Brightest To Ensure Our Place In The Future. Batesville Has a Strong Culture Of Achievement, Which Is Underpinned By These Five Core Values

• Individual worth and integrity
• Excellence in execution
• Spirit of continuous learning and improvement
• Courage
• Customer focus and partnership

What Sets Us Apart

Making a difference: Helping families honor the lives of those they love® isn’t just our mission. It’s why we do what we do every day to make every Batesville product the best it can be. Development is a priority: We promote learning and development from Day 1. From our Experience Batesville onboarding program to self-guided courses on Batesville University, there are numerous opportunities to advance your skills. We encourage associates to create Individual Development Plans (IDPs) to help drive career-focused discussions and advancement.

Putting customers first: We value the funeral professional’s role in serving families and are committed to doing our part to ensure their success.

We Have Fun! We work hard, but when it’s time to play, we get creative – and competitive. We provide numerous engagement activities to bring people together across the organization.

We Give Back: We support our communities by assisting in fundraising events and volunteer programs to help those in need. *These services are not available at all Batesville locations.

DISCLAIMER: The above information in this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of any employee assigned to this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. At Batesville, we strive to build a diverse workforce through equal-opportunity employment that embraces and leverages the differences each individual has to offer. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer of minorities/females/disabled/veterans.

Join the Batesville family and today!

Who We Are:

A cornerstone in the death care industry, Batesville has distinguished itself from all others through our commitment to quality, service, and innovation. For more than 115 years, Batesville has been dedicated to serving the needs of licensed funeral professionals and helping families honor the lives of those they love.® With annual revenues of approximately $600 million, Batesville is a leader, providing a comprehensive portfolio of burial and cremation products, memorialization offerings, profit-enhancing merchandising systems and leading-edge technology solutions.

At Batesville, our associates are our strongest asset. We strive to attract, hire, and develop the best and brightest to ensure our place in the future. Batesville has a strong culture of achievement, which is underpinned by these five core values:

• Individual worth and integrity
• Excellence in execution
• Spirit of continuous learning and improvement
• Courage
• Customer focus and partnership

What Sets Us Apart:

Making a difference: Helping families honor the lives of those they love® isn’t just our mission. It’s why we do what we do every day to make every Batesville product the best it can be.

Development is a priority: We promote learning and development from Day 1. From our Experience Batesville onboarding program to self-guided courses on Batesville University, there are numerous opportunities to advance your skills. We encourage associates to create Individual Development Plans (IDPs) to help drive career-focused discussions and advancement.

Putting customers first: We value the funeral professional’s role in serving families and are committed to doing our part to ensure their success.

We Have Fun! We work hard, but when it’s time to play, we get creative – and competitive. We provide numerous engagement activities to bring people together across the organization.

We Give Back: We support our communities by assisting in fundraising events and volunteer programs to help those in need. *These services are not available at all Batesville locations.

DISCLAIMER: The above information in this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of any employee assigned to this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

At Batesville, we strive to build a diverse workforce through equal-opportunity employment that embraces and leverages the differences each individual has to offer. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer of minorities/females/disabled/veterans.