Industrial Engineer Intern: Hands-On Process Improvement

Zekelman Industries; Killeen (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Networking events

Intern Summit

Job summary

Z Modular, a division of Zekelman Industries, offers a paid Industrial Engineer Intern internship on-site in Killeen, TX. You will analyze production data, run time studies, and collaborate with operations, quality, and finance to identify waste and improve processes.

Report to the Plant Manager and gain real-world experience with industrial engineering tools used to measure and improve manufacturing systems. The program runs May 24, 2027 through August 13, 2027.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in 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.

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

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Analytical abilities

Education

Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Z Modular, a division of Zekelman Industries, offers a paid Industrial Engineer Intern internship on-site in Killeen, TX. You will analyze production data, run time studies, and collaborate with operations, quality, and finance to identify waste and improve processes.

Report to the Plant Manager and gain real-world experience with industrial engineering tools used to measure and improve manufacturing systems. The program runs May 24, 2027 through August 13, 2027.