Industrial Engineering Intern - Flexible Schedule

Southwire; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Matching & Pension Plan

Flexible Work Schedules

Job summary

Southwire seeks an Intern/Co-op in Starkville, MS to join the Logistics/Engineering team for a 10-12 week internship or a 16-18 week co-op. You will gain hands-on experience applying industrial engineering concepts while developing timelines and delivering project results.

You will work on real projects, perform time studies, create process docs, and present findings to senior leaders. Potential for full-time opportunities after completion.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2.5 GPA.
• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organization, planning, and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research, analyze data, and present findings to support engineering projects and process improvements.
• Assist in updating and creating engineering documentation, standard operating procedures, and process flow diagrams.
• Collaborate on continuous improvement projects to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance safety within manufacturing processes.
• Perform time studies or capacity analyses to support production and process optimization efforts.
• Support internal and external communication efforts related to engineering projects and initiatives.
• Perform other engineering‑related duties as assigned.

Skills

Industrial Engineering knowledge

Strong analytical skills

Excellent written and verbal skills

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

Pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Southwire seeks an Intern/Co-op in Starkville, MS to join the Logistics/Engineering team for a 10-12 week internship or a 16-18 week co-op. You will gain hands-on experience applying industrial engineering concepts while developing timelines and delivering project results.

You will work on real projects, perform time studies, create process docs, and present findings to senior leaders. Potential for full-time opportunities after completion.