Process & Data Intern – Temporary Assignment

Quanex • Piney Point Village, TX

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About The Position

Quanex is seeking a Process & Data Intern to support its Project Management Office (PMO) in Houston, Texas. The role focuses on understanding operational and project-related workflows, identifying inefficiencies, and supporting data-driven improvements to productivity, capacity utilization, and overall operational performance. The intern will gain hands-on experience in process analysis, stakeholder engagement, and data-supported decision-making across cross-functional teams.

This is a paid, full-time temporary assignment expected to last approximately six months. The position pays $20 per hour. The internship offers experience contributing to real-world projects within a global organization, opportunities to present findings to cross-functional and international stakeholders, exposure to teams and business units, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations/Project Management, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with BI or project management tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to assess complex processes, workflows, and data accurately.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to collaborate across functional areas.
• Ability to translate complex processes into clear, concise, and visually structured documentation, with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Document and map end-to-end operational and project processes using methodologies such as SIPOC, swimlane diagrams, and value stream mapping.
• Conduct interviews and facilitate workshops to understand current-state workflows and stakeholder needs.
• Identify process gaps, bottlenecks, handoff issues, constraints, and inefficiencies affecting operational and project performance.
• Analyze production and operational data to assess capacity utilization, workload distribution, and factors limiting throughput or resource availability.
• Develop and deliver visual documentation, capability models, metrics, and data-driven improvement recommendations for PMO leadership and stakeholders.

Benefits

• Paid internship at $20 per hour
• Hands-on experience contributing to real-world projects within a global organization
• Opportunities to present ideas, insights, and results to cross-functional and international stakeholders
• Cross-functional exposure and networking across teams, business units, and global partners
• Professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed