Production Engineering Internship
Toyota Material Handling•Columbus, IN
•$20 - $30•Onsite
About The Position
We’re seeking a motivated Production Engineering Intern to join our team in Summer 2027! This internship offers hands-on experience in manufacturing and Production Engineering, where you’ll work on meaningful projects and gain insight into manufacturing. You’ll collaborate with the Production Engineering team, as well as mentors and leadership, building skills that will help launch your career!
Requirements
- Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
- Currently enrolled in a degree program in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or other technical field with applicable experience.
- Prior internship, work experience, or club activity which demonstrates a desire for hands on learning.
- Ability to understand layouts and design fixtures and tooling using Solidworks, Inventor, AutoCAD, or Catia.
- Willingness to work hands-on.
- Strong work ethic, intrinsically motivated, ability to organize work to execute projects.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
- Ability to work onsite full-time in Columbus, IN, for the duration of the Summer 2027 internship.
Nice To Haves
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Eagerness to learn and take on new challenges
- Experience designing and building engineered components and/or systems
Responsibilities
- Complete a summer project using the PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, Act) methodology focused on process improvement within the manufacturing facility.
- Analyze and improve production processes to enhance efficiency and resource utilization.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives that promote workplace safety and product quality.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive productivity and deliver maximum value to our customers.
- Help implement process controls and standardization efforts that ensure consistency and reliability.
- Learn and apply Toyota Production System (TPS) principles to improve material flow, inventory management, and lead times.
- Perform additional related duties as needed.
Benefits
- Wage - $20.00 - $30.00+ per hour. Compensation depends on the selected candidate’s education and experience.
- Paid Housing (furnishings, utilities, & Wi-Fi included) — eligibility limited to employees residing 50+ miles outside the work location
- Hands-On Experience in a Manufacturing Setting
- Mentorship from Experienced Professionals
- Direct Exposure to Senior Leadership & Executive Team
- Company-Sponsored Events & Intern Socials
- Paid Community Service Hours
- Onsite Fitness Center & Occupational Health Clinic
- Mental Health Advocate Services
- Best in class work culture!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
