Engineering Intern: Summer 2027

Viaflex, Inc.; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Viaflex, Inc. seeks an Engineering Intern to support the industrial engineering team in optimizing production processes and improving operational efficiency. You will gain hands-on experience in industrial engineering principles while contributing to real-world projects.

You will complete projects, attend sponsored training, work with a mentor, present at the end of internship, analyze data, ensure safety and quality, and help document process improvements in our ISO-based quality system.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or related field and pursuing graduate studies are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in completing internship projects and assigned tasks.
• Attend company-sponsored training and educational seminars.
• Engage in company-sponsored events.
• Collaborate with assigned mentor and manager to complete projects.
• Provide periodic updates on project progress to management.

Skills

Multitasking

Problem solving

Waste identification

Confidentiality

Communication

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Engineering Intern

SUMMARY:

The Industrial Engineer Intern will assist the engineering team in optimizing production processes and improving operational efficiency within Viaflex This internship provides a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in industrial engineering principles and practices while contributing to real-world project.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Complete projects as assigned within internship discipline.
• Attend Viaflex sponsored training and educational seminars.
• Engage and participate in Viaflex sponsored events.
• Work closely with assigned mentor and manager to reach successful completion of internship.
• Provide periodic updates to managers and peers on assigned project(s).
• Complete summer end internship presentation.
• Demonstrates Viaflex Team Member Values in their daily actions and encourages their teams to do the same.
• May be called upon to perform comparable duties of a similar or related nature and/or assist in other areas as needed.
• Learning, understanding, continuously improving, and promoting the division’s quality management system in accordance with ISO standards.
• Assist in analyzing current production workflows to identify areas for improvement.
• Collect and analyze data related to production metrics and resource utilization.
• Support the team in ensuring compliance with safety and quality assurance requirements.
• Help create and maintain documentation for process improvements and engineering projects.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

1. High school diploma or GED and pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.

1. Bachelor’s degree in related field and pursuing graduate level degree program.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks simultaneously, without close supervision. Problem-solving abilities. Ability to identify waste and creatively look for solutions. Ability to work with high level of confidentiality. Capacity to be flexible and multitask. Proficient with computers, including Microsoft Office. Ability to communicate effectively with team members and leadership staff.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS:

Physical Requirements: Required to sit, stand, walk, bend, and reach. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Working Conditions: Exposure to a normal office environment. Position may occasionally require entering a production environment, including exposure to noise, fumes, moving machinery, and varied temperatures.

LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT:

Positions reports to:

This position has no direct reports.

BENEFITS TO YOU:

Not all benefits are created equal, but we have got you covered. Viaflex not only offers a wide range of benefits that encourage wellness and preventative care, but we also provide the right tools and programs to help you achieve it. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and disability insurance and 401k. We offer workplace flexibility policies to promote work/life balance in addition to paid time off (PTO) benefits. Team Members can also take advantage of additional benefit programs such as education assistance, our onsite fitness center or fitness center reimbursement, employee assistance program (EAP) and much more.