Process Engineer Intern

VersaDesk • West Rancho Dominguez, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

VersaDesk is seeking a motivated, hands-on Process Engineering Intern to join their Operations team in Los Angeles. This internship offers real-world experience in manufacturing, process development, and continuous improvement. The role is primarily floor-based, requiring significant time on the manufacturing floor working directly with production team members to learn, document processes, and develop practical SOPs and training materials. This is a 3-month internship with the potential for full-time employment based on performance and company needs.

Requirements

• Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Comfortable with Excel/Google Sheets
• Strong attention to detail
• Interest in manufacturing and process improvement
• Willingness to work hands-on in a manufacturing environment and alongside production team members

Nice To Haves

• Lean Manufacturing experience or coursework
• Process mapping or SOP development experience
• Manufacturing or production experience
• Exposure to time studies, root cause analysis, or workflow analysis
• Experience creating training or process documentation

Responsibilities

• Work directly on the manufacturing floor alongside production team members
• Observe and document how tasks and processes are actually performed
• Work with employees to develop and improve SOPs, work instructions, checklists, and training materials
• Develop visual process documentation and training materials to make processes easier to follow
• Create process maps and document best practices
• Standardize processes across production, assembly, inventory, and shipping
• Identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement
• Assist with Lean and continuous improvement projects
• Help develop and implement improved work methods
• Train and support team members on newly developed processes and SOPs
• Test processes on the floor and make adjustments based on real-world results
• Track improvements and measure results
• Help improve productivity, quality, safety, and consistency
• Collaborate with Operations, Production, Inventory, Purchasing, Quality, and other teams

Benefits

• Hands-on manufacturing and process engineering experience
• Direct experience working on a manufacturing floor
• Experience creating SOPs, work instructions, and standardized processes
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement
• Experience working directly with production and operations teams
• Practical experience solving real process inefficiencies
• Cross-functional experience within a growing manufacturing company
• Mentorship and professional experience beyond the classroom
• Real process improvement work to add to your portfolio

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree