Industrial Engineer Intern

Teleflex; Olive Branch (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Teleflex in Olive Branch, MS invites motivated students pursuing Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering to join as an Industrial Engineer Intern. You will support process analysis, data-driven problem solving, and layout optimization in a high-volume distribution setting, with emphasis on efficiency and ergonomics.

Anticipated Start Date January 2027, Anticipated End Date: April/May 2027, Location: Olive Branch, MS. Weekly hours: 30.

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline.
• Strong quantitative and problem-solving skills.
• Interest in Lean, Six Sigma, and process optimization.
• Proficiency in Excel; exposure to AutoCAD, simulation tools, or WMS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and interpret time study, labor usage, and workflow data.
• Assist in developing labor standards, productivity benchmarks, and capacity models.
• Support warehouse layout and material flow projects (AutoCAD exposure a plus).
• Contribute to Kaizen and Lean projects, helping reduce waste and improve efficiency.
• Partner with supervisors and managers to trial and validate process changes.
• Present a final project on an assigned operational improvement opportunity.

Skills

Quantitative problem-solving

Excel proficiency

Teamwork & communication

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

Simulation tools

WMS

Job description

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As a global provider of medical technologies, Teleflex is driven by our purpose to improve the health and quality of people’s lives. Through our vision to become the most trusted partner in healthcare, we offer a diverse portfolio with solutions in the therapy areas of anesthesia, emergency medicine, interventional cardiology and radiology, surgical, vascular access, and urology. We believe that the potential of great people, purpose-driven innovation, and world-class products can shape the future direction of healthcare.
Teleflex is the home of Arrow™, Barrigel™, Deknatel™, LMA™, Pilling™, QuikClot™, Rüsch™, UroLift™ and Weck™ – trusted brands united by a common sense of purpose.
At Teleflex, we are empowering the future of healthcare. For more information, please visit teleflex.com.

Global Operations - Global Operations is a complex and diverse organization within the company which is responsible for product fulfilment to all our customers from end to end. We pride ourselves on being totally Customer Centric in our unrelenting focus on Improving Quality, Service and Value as perceived by our customers. Our employees are dedicated to the Global Operations Enterprise Excellence journey. Join a dynamic, growing team that offers healthcare providers an array of medical technology solutions that make a difference in patients’ lives.

Position Summary

The Industrial Engineer Intern will support process analysis, data-driven problem solving, and layout optimization projects within the North American Distribution Center (NADC). This internship provides exposure to applying industrial engineering principles in a high-volume distribution environment with an emphasis on efficiency, ergonomics, and continuous improvement. Interns will contribute to real improvement initiatives while gaining valuable technical and analytical experience.

Anticipated Start Date: January 2027

Anticipated End Date: April/May 2027

Location: Olive Branch, MS

Weekly Hours: 30 hours per week

• Collect, analyze, and interpret time study, labor usage, and workflow data.
• Assist in developing labor standards, productivity benchmarks, and capacity models.
• Support warehouse layout and material flow projects (AutoCAD exposure a plus).
• Contribute to Kaizen and Lean projects, helping reduce waste and improve efficiency.
• Partner with supervisors and managers to trial and validate process changes.
• Present a final project on an assigned operational improvement opportunity.

Education / Experience Requirements

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline.
• Strong quantitative and problem-solving skills.
• Interest in Lean, Six Sigma, and process optimization.
• Proficiency in Excel; exposure to AutoCAD, simulation tools, or WMS preferred.

Specialized Skills / Other Requirements

• Exposure to data collection and analysis in an operational setting.
• Hands-on experience with process mapping and workflow improvement.
• Participation in real-world Lean/Kaizen initiatives.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and adaptability in a dynamic environment.

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $20.00 and $25.00 per hour; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

At Teleflex, we follow a comprehensive hiring process. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agency recruiters or 3rd party firms. We do not make unsolicited job offers. We do not ask for money or require equipment purchase up-front.

Teleflex Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. If you require accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at: 877-880-8588 or [e-mail].