Industrial Engineering Intern - Warehouse Optimization

Garmin Ltd.; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Garmin International in the Kansas City area is seeking a full-time Industrial Engineering Intern at our U.S. headquarters.

You will support warehouse and distribution activities, assisting engineers in developing and improving warehouse processes for internal and external customers. Your projects may include analyzing layout design, product flow, ergonomics and safety, and contributing to methods that increase productivity and reduce fatigue.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in a related engineering or MIS field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365/Office Apps (Excel, Word, Teams, Outlook).
• Must be team-oriented, have a positive attitude and work well with others.
• Must be flexible and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
• Must be detail-oriented.
• Strong written and verbal communication with analytical problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Assist industrial engineers in developing, coordinating and improving warehouse processes.
• Design and help implement product flow processes to enhance productivity and accuracy.
• Provide input on layout design of warehouse for flexibility and productivity.
• Design training for improvement methods used by material handlers.
• Analyze and improve ergonomics to reduce fatigue.
• Analyze warehousing methods to ensure a safe environment.
• Analyze packaging projects, including tooling and equipment setup.
• Analyze flow of product within the warehouse conveyor system.
• Streamline product movement to reduce cycle time in warehousing.
• Present fact-based findings with recommendations for process or design.

Skills

MS Office / Excel

Teamwork

Problem solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, MIS, Computer Science or related field

Job description

Garmin International in the Kansas City area is seeking a full-time Industrial Engineering Intern at our U.S. headquarters.

You will support warehouse and distribution activities, assisting engineers in developing and improving warehouse processes for internal and external customers. Your projects may include analyzing layout design, product flow, ergonomics and safety, and contributing to methods that increase productivity and reduce fatigue.