Industrial Engineering Intern - Production

Brose North America Inc; New Boston (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Brose North America Inc. in Michigan offers a student internship for freshmen and sophomores pursuing Industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering. The role provides hands-on exposure to manufacturing processes and project work across production units.

You will support time studies, line balancing, process diagrams, and documentation updates while developing skills in SAP, AutoCAD, and MFG/PRO. No prior experience required; strong analytical and communication abilities are valued.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a Freshman or Sophomore pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely related field.
• No prior professional experience required; exposure to manufacturing is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an interest in manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Willingness to learn AutoCAD, SAP, and MFG/PRO.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication across production and engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through assigned production business units to gain hands-on exposure to manufacturing processes, plant layout, and assembly operations.
• Support the Industrial Engineering team with time studies, cycle time analysis, and line balancing to support process planning and capacity requirements.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of process flow diagrams, P-FMEA documentation, and manufacturing layouts.
• Support updates to work instructions to ensure they reflect current production processes and engineering changes.
• Participate in trial builds and support PPAP/ISIR activities for new and existing production programs.
• Assist with skill matrix tracking and maintenance of training records.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree, Industrial/Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering (in progress)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/Outlook)

AutoCAD

SAP

MFG/PRO

Job description

Change perspective. Shape the future. Brose invests in new technologies and business areas for a successful future. Let´s shape our future together. Are you ready for a career change?

Your Tasks

• Rotate through assigned production business units to gain hands-on exposure to manufacturing processes, plant layout, and assembly operations.
• Support the Industrial Engineering team with time studies, cycle time analysis, and line balancing to support process planning and capacity requirements.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of process flow diagrams, P-FMEA documentation, and manufacturing layouts.
• Support updates to work instructions to ensure documentation reflects current production processes, engineering changes, and BPS requirements.
• Participate in trial builds and support PPAP/ISIR activities for new and existing production programs.
• Support ergonomics assessments and job-safety analyses across assigned production areas while following applicable safety and OSHA requirements.
• Assist with skill matrix tracking and the maintenance and auditing of production operator training records.
• Compile and analyze production, quality, and attendance data to support reporting and continuous improvement activities.
• Work alongside Industrial Engineering Coordinators and Team Leads and participate in cross-functional production meetings to develop a broad understanding of plant operations.
• Support additional production and Industrial Engineering projects as assigned.

Your Profile

• Currently enrolled as a Freshman or Sophomore pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely related field.
• No prior professional experience required; previous exposure to manufacturing or production environments is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an interest in manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Willingness and ability to learn engineering and business systems such as AutoCAD, SAP, and MFG/PRO.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing and production concepts preferred.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and adaptable with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across production and engineering teams.

We offer you a modern working environment with our Brose working world Brose offers a high-tech work environment and a wide range of benefits. Along with competitive performance-based compensation and health insurance, our employees also benefit from attractive social and family-oriented programs throughout our North American locations*. Our benefits packages include comprehensive medical and insurance. Brose also provides educational assistance and a variety of community outreach, family, and sporting events. Flexible working hours and a collaborative work environment give our employees the freedom to balance work and personal life. Brose believes in investing in people. We offer a wide range of development programs with great opportunity for individual growth through training, international or regional assignments and tailored career paths. Our objective is to provide our employees the tools necessary to live a balanced life, experience a rewarding work environment and contribute to our surrounding communities.

• Benefits package may vary slightly per location