Process Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

Flex•Memphis, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Flex is seeking a Process Engineering Intern for Summer 2026 in Memphis, TN. This role offers the opportunity to support extraordinary teams and contribute to growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. The intern will assist with daily engineering tasks, learning and collaborating alongside Engineers and cross-functional teams. Flex is a diversified manufacturing partner that helps market-leading brands design, build, and deliver innovative products.

Requirements

Currently enrolled student pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering or related field (undergrads only).
Strong skills in Excel and analytics.
Ability to work on the warehouse floor for extended periods.
Highly collaborative, creative, and excellent communication skills.
Available to work 40 hours/week (in-person) for 10-12 week Summer assignment.
Currently enrolled in 4-year accredited university.
3.0 minimum GPA.

Nice To Haves

Previous internship experience a plus!

Responsibilities

Conduct time studies, work sampling, and throughput analysis across warehouse functions.
Map current-state processes (SIPOC, value stream maps, swim lanes) and identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for labor optimization.
Support takt time calculations, balancing, and labor modeling.
Assist in layout redesigning for receiving, picking, packing & shipping.
Develop and implement lean initiatives (5S, standard work, visual management).
Support continuous improvement workshops and Gemba walks.
Create SOPs, on-point lessons, and job aids.
Develop spaghetti diagrams to reduce travel distance.
Evaluate storage configurations, carton flow, and slotting strategies.
Support audits for safety, quality, and compliance.
Analyze mis-picks, labeling issues, and packing errors.
Recommend corrective and preventive actions.
Support end-to-end CI projects including scoping, data collection, pilot, and rollout.
Track project impact and present findings to leadership.
Pull and analyze data from WMS Systems.
Build dashboards in Excel or Power BI for productivity, accuracy, cycle times, and KPIs.
Conduct root-cause analysis using Pareto charts and 5 Whys.