Industrial Engineering Intern

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas • Topeka, KS

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas is currently recruiting for 2 Industrial Engineering interns for the summer 2027 intern program. This position is eligible to work a hybrid schedule in accordance with our Telecommuting Policy. Applicants must reside in Kansas or Missouri or be willing to relocate as a condition of employment. This role offers a dynamic work environment, the chance to make a positive impact on the health and well-being of Kansans, real-world experience working hand-in-hand with the engineering team, and networking opportunities with other interns. Flexibility is provided with options to work onsite and hybrid, accommodating school schedules.

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate in a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering curriculum with at least 1 year in the program.
• Require a minimum GPA of 2.75.
• Ability to work with and learn various computer applications and programs utilized by the area.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Communicate effectively with employees in all organizational levels.
• Have a proven record of low absenteeism.
• Need to be self-motivated and be able to carry out activities with a minimum of supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Minitab, Microsoft Access, Visio, and Tableau/Power BI is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze processes/activities and develop recommendations for improvement in operational and functional areas.
• Quantify savings to the organization based on projects that utilize engineering solutions.
• Prepare documentation and process maps to support business needs.
• Establish and/or update work standards through observation and time studies of activities in processing units.
• Analyze activity observations/timings and calculate standard work times utilizing Workstudy+ software.
• Develop/maintain systems supported by Engineering Services.
• Prepare and/or design new reports and programs as needed.
• Regularly correspond with and answer questions from supervision and management concerning the systems maintained by Engineering Services.
• Present summer projects in a final presentation to leadership.
• Complete special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Networking opportunities with other company interns, through our company intern program
• Participate in TopCity intern program
• Access to onsite Topeka workout facility, Club Blue
• Housing assistance available for onsite interns in Topeka
• Professional development opportunities through company training – ‘Blue University'

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern