Industrial Engineer Intern: Hands-On Process Improvement

Zekelman Industries; Blytheville (AR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Tuition assistance program

401(k) with company match

Health and dental benefits

Job summary

Atlas Tube, a division of Zekelman Industries, is seeking an Industrial Engineer Intern to contribute to key process improvement projects in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. You will work with operations, quality, and finance teams to analyze production data, perform time studies, and identify opportunities to reduce waste and optimize plant processes.

You will report to the Assistant Plant Manager and gain real-world exposure to engineering tools and strategies used to measure, test, and

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related engineering field (Industrial, Mechanical, Chemical, Materials Science or Systems preferred).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized with strong analytical abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to coordinate with multiple departments.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Available to travel for the Internship Summit, hosted at a Zekelman Industries location.
• This role is open to candidates who are authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Analyze prime net yield data to identify trends and maximize production profitability.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and finance teams to investigate root causes of yield loss and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare and manage Excel documents to support data tracking and reporting.
• Propose and develop process improvement techniques aimed at reducing waste and increasing efficiency.
• Conduct time studies across different production stages to support the development of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Measure process outputs to determine equipment capacity and identify potential bottlenecks.
• Maintain accurate daily records of observations, data, and findings.
• Collect and analyze data using statistical tools to evaluate current process performance.
• Assist in testing and validating process improvement experiments.
• Summarize findings and present actionable recommendations to site leadership.
• Promote healthy and safe work practices in compliance with Zekelman policy and regulatory standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Detail oriented

Willingness to travel

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Industrial/Mechanical/Chemical/Materials Science or Systems

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Atlas Tube, a division of Zekelman Industries, is seeking an Industrial Engineer Intern to contribute to key process improvement projects in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. You will work with operations, quality, and finance teams to analyze production data, perform time studies, and identify opportunities to reduce waste and optimize plant processes.

You will report to the Assistant Plant Manager and gain real-world exposure to engineering tools and strategies used to measure, test, and