Industrial Engineering Intern — Summer 2027

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions is seeking an Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to work on real-world industrial engineering projects. You will map processes, identify bottlenecks, redesign layouts, and run line balance reviews on assembly lines while developing time standards.

The role requires a sophomore or junior in engineering or related field, strong communication, and solid Excel/Office skills. CAD experience is preferred, and GPA of 3.0+ is desirable.

Qualifications

• Students completing their sophomore or junior year working toward a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related technical field strongly preferred.
• Must be able to work 40 hours per week.
• Ability to work with others, but highly self-motivated to achieve individual tasks efficiently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong attention to detail a must.
• Creative problem-solving skills essential; strong analytical skills desired.
• GPA desired: 3.0 or better.

Responsibilities

• Optimizing workflow by process mapping
• Eliminating bottlenecks to increase efficiencies
• Redesign/optimization of layouts
• Conduct line balance review of assembly lines
• Execution of time studies and standards development

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Word

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions is seeking an Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to work on real-world industrial engineering projects. You will map processes, identify bottlenecks, redesign layouts, and run line balance reviews on assembly lines while developing time standards.

The role requires a sophomore or junior in engineering or related field, strong communication, and solid Excel/Office skills. CAD experience is preferred, and GPA of 3.0+ is desirable.