Industrial Engineering Intern - Production

Brose • New Boston, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Industrial Engineering Intern works on-site in New Boston, Michigan, rotating through assigned production business units to gain hands-on exposure to manufacturing processes, plant layout, and assembly operations. The intern supports the Industrial Engineering team with process planning, capacity requirements, production documentation, trial builds, safety and ergonomics activities, and continuous improvement. The role also involves working alongside Industrial Engineering Coordinators and Team Leads and participating in cross-functional production meetings to build a broad understanding of plant operations.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled as a freshman or sophomore pursuing a bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and an interest in manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Willingness and ability to learn engineering and business systems such as AutoCAD, SAP, and MFG/PRO.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and adaptable, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across production and engineering teams.

Nice To Haves

• Previous exposure to manufacturing or production environments.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing and production concepts.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through assigned production business units to gain hands-on exposure to manufacturing processes, plant layout, and assembly operations.
• Support time studies, cycle time analysis, and line balancing for process planning and capacity requirements.
• Assist with developing and maintaining process flow diagrams, P-FMEA documentation, and manufacturing layouts.
• Support updates to work instructions so documentation reflects current production processes, engineering changes, and BPS requirements.
• Participate in trial builds and support PPAP/ISIR activities for new and existing production programs.
• Support ergonomics assessments and job-safety analyses in assigned production areas while following applicable safety and OSHA requirements.
• Assist with skill matrix tracking and maintaining and auditing production operator training records.
• Compile and analyze production, quality, and attendance data for reporting and continuous improvement activities.
• Work alongside Industrial Engineering Coordinators and Team Leads and participate in cross-functional production meetings.
• Support additional production and Industrial Engineering projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive performance-based compensation
• Health insurance and comprehensive medical and insurance benefits
• Educational assistance
• Community outreach, family, and sporting events
• Flexible working hours
• Collaborative work environment
• Development programs, training, international or regional assignments, and tailored career paths

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern