Industrial Engineering Intern

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas • Topeka, KS

20h • 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 where you can collaborate with passionate individuals, make a positive impact on the health and well-being of Kansans, gain real-world experience by working hand-in-hand with the engineering team, and enhance your learning through networking opportunities with other interns in the corporate intern program. 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