Industrial Engineer Internship

The role

You will work with the door production team to evaluate processes and implement solutions for efficiency, productivity, and quality. This role involves applying industrial engineering concepts in a manufacturing environment.

What you will do

• Measure production cycle times, perform line balancing, and evaluate workstation ergonomics.
• Identify areas of waste and develop recommendations for elimination.
• Support production layout initiatives.
• Assist with documenting and maintaining standard operating procedures.
• Develop process standards and establish standard hours.
• Design, evaluate, and update work cell layouts.
• Participate in Kaizen events, 5S initiatives, and root-cause problem-solving projects.
• Collaborate with production supervisors and team members.
• Collect and analyze production data.
• Present project findings and recommendations to the operations team.

Required qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Desire and willingness to learn
• Strong communication skills
• Strong internal motivation
• Openness to feedback
• Problem solving skills
• Relationship management skills
• Ability to model and drive safe working practices
• Leads by example, demonstrating a positive attitude and outlook

Benefits

• Paid internship

About the company

Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan since 1955, Lumbermen’s is an employee owned distributor and manufacturer operating in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Minnesota.