Industrial Engineer Intern: Lean Data & Operations

Prolec-Ge Waukesha, Inc; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant d'entreprise

Indemnités de stage/alternance

Job summary

Prolec-Ge Waukesha, Inc. is seeking an Industrial Engineer Intern to support manufacturing and operations teams in improving productivity, efficiency, and process reliability on the production floor.

You will work closely with industrial engineers, production supervisors, and cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for operational improvements while gaining exposure to real-world engineering practices.

Qualifications

• Active pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• At least two years of undergraduate coursework completed.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing data analysis is preferred.
• Prior internship or project work in manufacturing, process improvement, or operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in analyzing manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for improved productivity and efficiency.
• Support time studies, work sampling, and labor analysis to help develop and maintain labor standards.
• Collect and analyze production data related to throughput, cycle time, and process performance.
• Assist with process mapping and documentation of manufacturing workflows.
• Support lean initiatives including 5S, waste reduction, and standard work.
• Develop and update work instructions, process documentation, and visual management tools.
• Assist with plant layout reviews and material flow analysis to improve production efficiency.
• Participate in problem-solving activities related to production, quality, or process issues.
• Support data analysis and reporting related to operational performance metrics.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, quality, and supply chain teams on improvement projects.
• Assist with special projects related to manufacturing process improvements, cost reduction, or capacity planning.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Data analysis

Attention to detail

MS Office

CAD software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering

Two years of undergrad coursework

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Prolec-Ge Waukesha, Inc. is seeking an Industrial Engineer Intern to support manufacturing and operations teams in improving productivity, efficiency, and process reliability on the production floor.

You will work closely with industrial engineers, production supervisors, and cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for operational improvements while gaining exposure to real-world engineering practices.