Industrial Engineering Intern: Lean, Data & Impact

Begell House Inc.; Cornelius (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Internship

Housing Benefit

10% Associate Discount

Job summary

Lowe's is seeking an Industrial Engineering Intern to help optimize warehouse processes and labor efficiency at their Mooresville, NC footprint. You will work with senior engineers on real-world logistics projects and gain practical experience across stores, distribution centers, and corporate operations.

The program runs for 10 weeks (May 24–July 30) with hands-on projects, safety focus, and exposure to cross-functional teams, preparing you for a career in supply chain engineering.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain or related field.
• Expected graduation dates of December 2027 or May 2028
• Effective verbal communication skills.
• Physical stamina to alternate between sitting and standing for extended periods.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Ability to wear required PPE and work a full shift with a meal break.
• Physical capability to perform routine movements (bending, reaching, lifting) required in DC environments.

Responsibilities

• Apply lean principles and industrial engineering methods to warehouse processes.
• Analyze material flow, labor standards, and equipment utilization.
• Develop recommendations to improve productivity, safety, and quality.
• Use data-driven tools to support cost reduction and throughput improvements.
• Collaborate with operations teams to implement and sustain process enhancements.
• Participate in daily planning, performance reporting, and root cause analysis.

Skills

Verbal communication

Physical stamina

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

MS Office

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Lowe's is seeking an Industrial Engineering Intern to help optimize warehouse processes and labor efficiency at their Mooresville, NC footprint. You will work with senior engineers on real-world logistics projects and gain practical experience across stores, distribution centers, and corporate operations.

The program runs for 10 weeks (May 24–July 30) with hands-on projects, safety focus, and exposure to cross-functional teams, preparing you for a career in supply chain engineering.