Industrial Engineer Intern - Los Angeles, CA

Fenner Precision Polymers; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Fenner Precision Polymers is seeking a hands-on Operations team member to support development of process standards and drive lean improvements across safety, quality and productivity. You will collaborate with multiple departments to implement 5S, root cause analysis, and cellular flow techniques, study operations processes for inefficiencies, and contribute to cycle time standards and work instructions.

The role requires at least 1 year of college in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering (2

Qualifications

• Supported by Lean manufacturing techniques and standards development.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of process standards and analyze improvement opportunities using lean methodology to improve safety, quality and productivity.
• Collaborate with multiple departments to perform Lean Manufacturing techniques and studies (5S, Root Cause Analysis, cellular flow).
• Study and analyze Operations Processes to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
• Conduct critical observations and provide feedback on process opportunities.
• Drive development of accurate cycle time standards and contribute to Operations Work Instructions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

5S

Root Cause Analysis

Cellular Flow

Statistical analysis

Excel

Minitab

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Industrial/Mechanical Engineering coursework

Tools

Minitab

Excel

Job description

Job Category: Manufacturing

Requisition Number: INDUS002812

• Posted : October 28, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Rate : $21.50 USD per hour

Locations

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Description

What will you do?

As part of the Operations Team, you will support the development of process standards, analyze improvement opportunities, and use lean methodology to improve safety, quality, and productivity.

S/he will be responsible for collaborating with various departments in order to:

• Perform Lean Manufacturing Techniques and Studies to optimize safety, quality, and process flow (5S, Root Cause Analysis, Cellular Flow)
• Study and Analyze Operations Processes to determine inefficiencies
• Conduct Critical Observations and provide feedback on process opportunities
• Drive the development of accurate cycle time standards
• Develop and improve Operations Work Instructions
• Other duties as assigned

Core Competencies Required

• Demonstrated ability to work well with others and adapt to an ever-changing environment
• Proven communication and presentation skills
• Working knowledge of statistical analysis, lean manufacturing, Excel at a minimum, Minitab preferred

Education and/or Relative Experience:

• A minimum of 1 year of college in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering (2 Years preferred).

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

None Required

About Fenner Precision Polymer

Fenner Precision Polymer is a company of several preferred brands in manufacturing products in polymetric, metal and textile-based industries. Our solutions add recognized value to motion control, power transmission and related applications. As a leader with a global footprint, our focus is on a variety of industrial inches where we deliver unique solutions and sustainable growth for our customers.

Fenner Precision Polymers is a Michelin company and backed by 100 years of manufacturing, technical and commercial expertise in our industry.

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