Industrial Engineering Intern, Operations | Fall 2026
About The Position
2nd Adventure Services/Brownells is seeking an Industrial Engineering Intern for fall 2026 to support meaningful process improvement work across our manufacturing and fulfillment operations. This paid, part-time, 10-week internship is ideal for a junior or senior student interested in industrial engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, operations, or continuous improvement. You will work alongside operations leaders, business analysts, and front-line teams to observe processes, analyze data, improve documentation, and recommend practical solutions. The part-time schedule can be arranged around class commitments, with onsite hours generally consolidated into two or three workdays per week. Depending on business needs, candidate interests, and the number of interns selected, the internship may focus on one or both of the following areas: Manufacturing and BOM Improvement or Fulfillment Process Engineering. You will summarize your work and present recommendations to operations leadership.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, systems engineering, engineering technology, supply chain management, operations management, or a related field
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including formulas, charts, and pivot tables
- Familiarity with process mapping, data analysis, technical writing, Lean principles, or continuous improvement
- Strong attention to detail, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with employees across the organization
- Permanent U.S. work authorization is required.
Nice To Haves
- Junior or senior standing preferred
- Experience with ERP systems, BOMs, time studies, warehouse or manufacturing operations, Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or AutoCAD is helpful but not required.
Responsibilities
- Review and refresh Bills of Materials
- Observe assembly processes and validate work instructions
- Verify component quantities, sequencing, routings, and labor content
- Update BOM and routing information in Infor M3
- Identify opportunities to simplify and standardize assembly processes
- Document findings and improvement recommendations
- Observe warehouse processes across receiving, inventory, fulfillment, shipping, returns, and value-added services
- Interview associates and supervisors to understand current workflows
- Create process maps, standard work, and standard operating procedures
- Conduct time studies and identify waste using Lean principles
- Analyze data to identify bottlenecks and improvement opportunities
- Support layout, slotting, labor-efficiency, and continuous improvement projects
- Summarize work and present recommendations to operations leadership
Benefits
- Paid internship
- Mileage and commuting expenses are not reimbursed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
