Manufacturing Intern (Summer 2026 Internship) - RedGuard

The compensation range provided for this role is an estimate based on available market data. The actual amount may vary considering the candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please discuss the flexibility and details of our compensation philosophy with your recruiter.

Join our summer internship program, spanning from May 26^th, 2026 to August 7^th, 2026. Gain invaluable experience through meaningful projects alongside our innovative, solutions-driven teams. Elevate your professional growth with opportunities for professional development, senior leadership Q&A, volunteer initiatives, networking/social events, and more!

RedGuard is currently seeking a Manufacturing Intern. This position will work closely with the Production Manager and Floor Supervisors providing support to the Manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will be detail oriented and will have a strong interest in manufacturing, construction, and/or project management.

• Performs time studies to assess the duration and efficiency of various production tasks.
• Tracks and records downtime across departments, identifying causes and frequency for root cause analysis (RC/CA).
• Reviews existing work instructions for accuracy and updates; creates new documentation as needed.
• Assists in tracking and communicating daily and weekly performance metrics.
• Reviews and edits all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other shop floor standard work documentation.
• Supports lean manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement projects.

• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Microsoft Project.
• Works well with others in a team environment.
• Possesses solid written and verbal communication skills and practices active listening.
• Detail-oriented, dependable, curious, self-motivated, and eager to learn.
• Interest in Manufacturing, Construction, or Project Management.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• The worker is occasionally subject to repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts.
• The worker is subject to environmental conditions. Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes (e.g., working on the production floor).
• The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level.
• The worker is subject to hazards. Includes proximity to moving mechanical parts and moving vehicles such as forklifts.
• The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions. This includes potential exposure to dust, fumes, or odors on the production floor.
• Must have full use of both hands and arms to perform tasks requiring coordination, strength, and fine motor skills. This includes handling tools or equipment, lifting or carrying materials, and performing repetitive or precise movements with both hands simultaneously.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information. The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please provide a brief description of your reasonable accommodation to accommodations@lange.us.com

Department/Division: Manufacturing

Reports to: Production Manager

Location: Wichita, KS

Position Type/Hours: Full-time Safety Sensitive | M-F | 7:00a - 3:30p (hours may vary)

Shift: 1st

Overtime: As Required

Travel Requirement: Less than 5%
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

RedGuard builds modular solutions that protect lives and assets. It is made up of innovative product lines and company divisions in the area of modular safe structures, most with threat mitigation. It is the leading authority in blast resistance and a world leader in providing safe, customizable and scalable modular buildings. The company's dedication to meet each of its customer's unique needs-from initial design to installation and beyond-combined with its unsurpassed standards for quality and overall safety makes it the go-to manufacturer in several industries.

RedGuard is driven by a passion for product innovation, and developing turnkey solutions that raise the bar in both personalization and protection for customers across industries and around the globe. It is dedicated to five key disciplines: concept, design, build, install and operation. Its success across industries has led some of the world's largest organizations to trust their employees' lives to RedGuard's products and brands.

For more information, visit https://redguard.com/