Industrial Engineering Intern: Lean Manufacturing & TPM

faurecia S.A.; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvia in Columbus, IN is seeking a year-round Industrial Engineering Intern to support assembly processes, line efficiency, and documentation for new programs and transfers. The role involves creating work instructions, evaluating cycle times, and validating PFMEA-aligned control plans.

The ideal candidate is pursuing a degree in business or engineering, with strong communication, teamwork, and analytical skills, plus proficiency in Excel and MS Office, and the ability to work in a matrixed

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Engineering or related field.
• Strong written and oral communication skills are expected.
• Ability to work in a matrixed organization.
• Self-sufficient and self-starter with strong organizational skills.
• Enrollment in accredited 4-year degree or graduate program.
• Minimum GPA 2.8.

Responsibilities

• Update and create work instructions for Assembly processes.
• Identify improvement opportunities on production lines (efficiency) and evaluate cycle times.
• Validate that PFMEA control plans are matched and updated.
• Standardize parameter charts.
• Reevaluate TPM level 1 & 2 and track efficiency for operators and gaps.
• Prepare documentation for new programs and transfers.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Organizational skills

Excel skills

Matrix organization experience

MS Office

Analytical skills

Self-sufficient

Education

Pursuing degree in Business/Engineering

GPA 2.8

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Forvia in Columbus, IN is seeking a year-round Industrial Engineering Intern to support assembly processes, line efficiency, and documentation for new programs and transfers. The role involves creating work instructions, evaluating cycle times, and validating PFMEA-aligned control plans.

The ideal candidate is pursuing a degree in business or engineering, with strong communication, teamwork, and analytical skills, plus proficiency in Excel and MS Office, and the ability to work in a matrixed