Intern - Industrial Engineering, Year-Round

Continental • Halstead, KS

10d

About The Position

As an Industrial Engineering Intern, you will support continuous improvement and operational efficiency initiatives within our manufacturing environment. This internship provides hands-on experience working with cross-functional teams to analyze processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement solutions that drive productivity, quality, and safety. You will gain practical exposure to manufacturing operations, data analysis, and engineering problem-solving while contributing to real projects that impact daily production performance.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Students must be at a minimum sophomore standing with a GPA 2.8 or higher.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and identify trends.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, lean principles, or continuous improvement concepts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other standard business tools.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Willingness to learn and engage in a hands-on manufacturing environment.
• Legal work authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job opening.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement projects.
• Familiarity with time study methods, process mapping, or value stream mapping.
• Exposure to manufacturing environments through coursework, internships, or projects.
• Experience with data analysis tools such as Power BI, Minitab, or advanced Excel functions.
• Demonstrated leadership through student organizations, engineering projects, or team activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with time studies and process observations to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.
• Support continuous improvement projects focused on productivity, waste reduction, and process standardization.
• Collect, organize, and analyze production and operational data to identify trends and support decision-making.
• Help develop and update standard work instructions and process documentation.
• Participate in root cause analysis and problem-solving activities related to quality, safety, and operational performance.
• Assist with layout planning, workflow optimization, and capacity analysis.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, and quality teams to support operational initiatives.
• Present project updates and findings to leadership and cross-functional teams.

Benefits

• Hands-on experience in a real-world supply chain environment.
• Mentorship from experienced professionals.
• Opportunity to develop skills in procurement, inventory management, and process improvement.
• Exposure to cross-functional collaboration within operations.
• Potential for future employment opportunities upon successful completion.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern