Intern - Industrial Engineer

Lyten•San Leandro, CA

2d•$25 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Lyten is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented Industrial Engineer Intern to join our team in San Leandro and/or San Jose locations. In this role, you will apply industrial engineering and lean manufacturing principles directly to the manufacturing floor and labs. You will play an active role in optimizing shop floor layouts, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and designing workflows for maximum efficiency inside our advanced production areas and dry rooms.

Requirements

Completion of Senior year of Bachelors Industrial Engineering program or 1st year Masters Industrial Engineering Program
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Eager to learn in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Strong willingness to learn and be a team player.
Proficient in Microsoft Word and excel.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills to work with other employees and vendors.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to draft end-to-end Value Stream Maps, identifying bottlenecks, waste, and opportunities for throughput optimization.
Draft detailed process flow maps for new and existing production steps to standardize workflows and clarify manufacturing steps.
Utilize Spaghetti Diagrams and time-studies to analyze material and operator movement, reducing transport waste and optimizing the footprint of our production lines and specialized dry rooms.
Help structure, set up, and moderate localized 5S programs across manufacturing and lab spaces.
Conduct regular 5S audits to sustain high organizational and safety standards.
Support manufacturing engineers in the physical and operational setup of new assembly and pilot lines, ensuring workstations are ergonomically and sequentially optimized for peak efficiency.
Facilitate and document lean problem-solving sessions, tracking actionable outcomes that reduce cycle times and lower defect rates.
Help update existing and draft new WI’s and SOP’s.