Industrial Engineering Intern

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas • Topeka, KS

108d • $26 • Remote

About The Position

Are you a student looking for an amazing opportunity to learn AND make real contributions with an engineering team? Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas is currently recruiting for 2 Industrial Engineering interns for the summer 2026 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. Are you ready to make a difference? Choose to work for one of the most trusted companies in Kansas.

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

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

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree