Intern: Manufacturing Engineering (Fall 2026)
About The Position
The purpose of this position is to assist the Manufacturing Engineering Department with assignments specific to Industrial Engineering. The internship role provides students with the opportunity to apply academic knowledge and skills in a manufacturing environment, and to support/promote the graduate’s career goals through interaction with Industrial Engineering professionals. Interns participate in professional activities for the Volvo New River Valley Plant by working on practical, innovative and important projects. This internship provides structured learning experiences where interns and our Manufacturing Engineering professionals work together on projects within their selected organization. The internship allows students to integrate knowledge and skills in a manner that is mutually beneficial to the student and Volvo New River Valley Plant.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled and pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering, at an accredited school.
- Completed 30 semester hours prior to the start of the internship.
- Minimum GPA of 2.75.
- Attention to Detail: Monitoring adherence to standards and actively checking for accuracy of data received or generated before passing it on.
- Communication: listening effectively, transmitting information accurately and understandably and actively seeking feedback non-defensively.
- Flexibility: performing a wide range of tasks, responding to changes in direction and priorities, and accepting new challenges, responsibilities, and assignments.
- Dependability/Reliability: Following through on commitments, producing timely work to promote a higher standard; pitching in to get the job done.
- Strong writing, communication, and presentation skills.
Responsibilities
- Assist with implementation of work place organization and standardized work at each station.
- Implement lean manufacturing practices on the shop floor.
- Review current labor standards and identify opportunities for improvement in labor utilization, waste elimination, or non-value-added work.
- Participate in training and development to support team deliverables.
Benefits
- Housing assistance, when applicable
- Countless career opportunities / internal mobility across our global organization
- Training and personal development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
