Industrial Engineer Intern

Faurecia • Simpsonville, KY

9d • Onsite

About The Position

FORVIA is looking for a year-round Industrial Engineer Intern for its location in Simpsonville, KY. The Industrial Engineering / Lean Manufacturing Intern supports plant operations by assisting with data‑driven process improvement projects on the production floor. This role is designed to provide hands‑on manufacturing experience through the application of basic Industrial Engineering and Lean Manufacturing principles while contributing measurable value to safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals. This internship aligns with FORVIA’s intent to develop early‑career talent through meaningful work, mentorship, and exposure to real manufacturing challenges.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in: Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Available to work a consistent hourly schedule based on plant needs.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing or process improvement concepts.
• Ability to work in a production environment (standing, walking, observing operations).
• Minimum 2.8 GPA

Nice To Haves

• Coursework or exposure to Lean Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering tools.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, tables).
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn by doing.

Responsibilities

• Spend time on the production floor observing operations, asking questions, and learning manufacturing processes.
• Assist with documenting current‑state processes, including: Process flow diagrams, Work sequence and operator task breakdowns, Production layouts.
• Perform time studies and basic work measurement under supervision.
• Support standard work development and updates.
• Support or lead individual improvement activities such as: Time Study & Labor Analysis Project, Layout or Material Flow Improvement, Waste Identification / Lean Observation, Visual Management or Metrics Support.
• Collect and organize production data (output, downtime, scrap, labor, etc.).
• Use Excel or similar tools to summarize trends and present findings.
• Prepare simple presentations or reports explaining observations, data, and improvement recommendations.
• Communicate professionally with operators, supervisors, engineers, and managers.
• Participate in team meetings, improvement discussions, and plant activities as assigned.
• Learn basic problem‑solving methods through real applications.
• Maintain organized documentation of work and learning progress.
• Follow all plant safety rules, environmental requirements, and quality standards.
• Perform work in a way that supports operator safety and process stability.
• Immediately report any observed safety risks to supervision.

Benefits

• Defined responsibilities and learning objectives
• Direct supervision and mentoring from a Continuous Improvement Manager
• Exposure to real‑world manufacturing operations and improvement work
• Opportunity to complete at least one defined improvement project during the internship
• Engaging and dynamic environment
• Opportunity for career development
• Multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration
• Learning environment with tools and resources for training (FORVIA University)
• Achieving CO2 Net Zero as a pioneer of the automotive industry

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed