Industrial Engineering Intern: Process Improvement & Lean

Commercial Metals; Cayce (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Commercial Metals offers an internship program for undergraduates in Industrial Engineering or Operations Management across recycling centers, fabrication plants, and steel mills. You will gain hands-on experience on real-world projects, learn from industry professionals, and explore multiple departments to understand our operations.

The role emphasizes cross-training, time/motion studies, and documenting improvements.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management or similar field.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with problem-solving aptitude.
• Excellent communication and ability to work in teams at all levels.
• Able to work independently with initiative and drive for results.
• Proficient in MS Office; familiarity with AutoCAD and SolidWorks preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cross-train through departments to learn hands-on skills in industrial/engineering technologies.
• Complete and analyze time and motion studies.
• Document and report changes; propose improvements.
• Collaborate with leadership on process improvement initiatives and projects.
• Create/review/update existing process flow layouts.

Skills

Industrial Engineering

Operations Management

Lean tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Undergraduate degree in Industrial Engineering or Operations Management

Tools

Microsoft Visio

Job description

Commercial Metals offers an internship program for undergraduates in Industrial Engineering or Operations Management across recycling centers, fabrication plants, and steel mills. You will gain hands-on experience on real-world projects, learn from industry professionals, and explore multiple departments to understand our operations.

The role emphasizes cross-training, time/motion studies, and documenting improvements.