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Summer Internship

4/15/2026

The intern will complete an impactful business project focused on quality and continuous improvement to support company goals. Responsibilities include participating in training sessions, department meetings, and presenting project outcomes to senior management.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

501-1,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

The Gund Company is a vertically integrated manufacturer and fabricator of engineered material solutions. We operate 13 facilities worldwide, including our materials testing laboratory in Milwaukee and our world headquarters in St. Louis, MO. Since 1951, we have listened to our customers and learned about the demanding operating environments of their industries. We are AS9100D Certified and ITAR Compliant. Our custom fabricated parts are manufactured according to ISO 9001:2015 certified quality systems. We take a consultative, engineering approach to understanding the electrical and mechanical needs of your application. Our material specialists provide options that meet or exceed your requirements as well as sharing insights on how to optimize production for material yield, fabrication efficiency, and cost reduction. The Gund Company has unparalleled capability and capacity to satisfy the customer's toughest requirements. As a vertically integrated materials manufacturer, we control our supply chain, which allows us to meet our client's tightest timelines. Over the past 70+ years, The Gund Company has developed a reputation for outstanding customer service, quality, responsiveness, and application knowledge. Our advanced manufacturing and fabrication capabilities allow result in custom parts to fit your specific application. For more information on any of our products or services, please visit our website at www.thegundcompany.com or contact one of our material and fabrication specialists. We look forward to serving you!

About the Role

Description

Join us as a summer Intern and gain hands-on experience that will make your resume shine!

Hourly wage: $20+

Work schedule: June 2026 – August 2026 (30-40 hours/week)

Work Location: 9333 Dielman Industrial Drive, Olivette, MO 63132 (Corporate Headquarters)

The Gund Company: Where Engineering Gets Exciting!

Hey future innovators! Ever wondered where the coolest electrical insulation parts come from? Meet The Gund Company - your go-to squad for engineered material solutions that power up everything from gadgets to big machines. With 16 global locations, they are all about quality, creativity, and helping you solve real engineering challenges.

Job Summary

As a Quality and Continuous Improvement intern, you are considered an integral part of The Gund Company team. You will be challenged with completing an impactful business project that will enhance your business skills as well as contribute to the company’s goals and objectives. You will also gain additional experience and insights through structured activities such as training sessions, department meetings, and extracurricular events.

Program Components

Hands-on learning through an assigned project within one of The Gund Company’s functions. Specific accountabilities will vary for each project but may include Quality system administration and auditing, process improvements, functional administrative support, and document translation.
Exposure to The Gund Company business; both domestic and international.
End of semester presentation to senior management.

Why You will Love It Here:

Mentorship from Quality and Continuous Improvement pros who want to see you succeed.
A fun, inclusive culture where your ideas matter.

Requirements

Program is open to High School graduates or college students.
Excellent Microsoft Office Skills (Excel, Power point, word).
Minimum overall GPA of 3.5.
A team player with persuasive communication skills and a “let’s make it happen” attitude.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to multi-task and work on multiple projects concurrently; keen analytical and proven problem-solving skills; strong strategic and conceptual aptitude; proven team player with excellent interpersonal skills.

Perks? Absolutely!

Real-world experience that sets you apart.
Networking opportunities with industry leaders.

Want to work with the best? Check out The Gund Company. Who knows? Your next big idea might start here!

The Gund Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Key Skills

Microsoft OfficeExcelPowerPointWordCommunicationAnalytical skillsProblem-solvingStrategic aptitudeConceptual aptitudeTeamworkInterpersonal skillsQuality system administrationAuditingProcess improvement