Industrial Engineering Internship

Colony Brands Inc.; Town of Sun Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid opportunities

Employee discounts

Time off

Health club membership

Health insurance

Business casual dress code

Performance updates

Training

R. Kubly Family Foundation scholarship

Job summary

Colony Brands Inc. in Sun Prairie, WI, is seeking an Industrial Engineering Intern to apply engineering concepts in a live Operations environment.

You will perform time studies, analyze processes, and support LMS initiatives while collaborating with teams to improve labor utilization and productivity. The internship runs June through December 2027 and includes hands-on training, reporting duties, and site visits to assess opportunities for efficiency across facilities.

Qualifications

• Pursuit of a bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related major, or equivalent work experience.
• Cumulative GPA of 2.80 or higher.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to provide clear, concise direction.
• Ability to prioritize assignments and adapt to fast- and slow-paced work environments.
• Ability to work collaboratively within an Operations environment and support process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Conduct time studies and validate engineered standards to improve labor utilization.
• Analyze operational processes and partner with associates on productivity, safety, cost.
• Support engineering and project management initiatives including workflow changes and equipment placement.
• Help design systems to integrate people, materials, and equipment to boost productivity.
• Visit other facilities to evaluate processes and identify efficiency opportunities.
• Prepare analysis and reports on Industrial Engineering studies for management.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Time management

Adaptability

Collaboration

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Related major or equivalent work experience

Junior standing

Job description

Industrial Engineering Internship

Sun Prairie

Wisconsin

Job Description

The Industrial Engineering Internship will begin in June and end in December 2027. What You'll Do and Learn Put your engineering skills into action as an Industrial Engineer Intern! You'll gain hands‑on experience supporting material handling and storage systems, process flow analysis, engineered labor standards, equipment projects, and quantitative analysis within Operations. You'll also work with the team to support Labor Management System (LMS) initiatives and develop reporting that helps improve operational performance. You'll also be responsible for:

• Conducting time studies, developing labor measurement techniques, validating engineered standards, and identifying opportunities to improve labor utilization.
• Analyzing operational processes and partnering with associates to identify improvements in productivity, safety, service, and cost performance.
• Supporting engineering and project management initiatives, including workflow changes, equipment placement and justification, resource utilization, and project effectiveness.
• Helping design systems that improve the integration of people, materials, and equipment to increase productivity.
• Visiting other facilities to evaluate processes, identify efficiency opportunities, and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Preparing analysis and reports on Industrial Engineering studies for management.

Qualifications

This internship is a great fit for an analytical, hands‑on student who enjoys solving problems and finding better ways to get work done. You'll have the opportunity to apply industrial engineering concepts in a real Operations environment while building experience in labor management, data analysis, process improvement, and project management. Those three areas make up the primary focus of the internship. We are looking for:

• At least Junior standing; recent college graduates are encouraged to apply
• Pursuit of a bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related major, or equivalent work experience.
• Cumulative GPA of 2.80 or higher
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to provide clear, concise direction.
• Ability to prioritize assignments and adapt to both fast- and slow‑paced work environments.
• Ability to work collaboratively within an Operations environment and support process improvement initiatives.

This position requires onsite work in Sun Prairie, WI for the duration of the internship.

Note: We do not offer immigration sponsorship for any position at this time.

About Us

Welcome to Colony Brands! As one of North America's largest multi‑channel, direct‑marketing companies, we take pride in our diverse portfolio of affiliates, brands, and products. Despite our growth over the last century, we remain true to our roots as a private, customer‑focused business based in Monroe, WI. Stability is just one aspect of our culture. What truly defines us is our commitment to our Core Values, fostering employee growth, and creating a better place to live and work. We are dedicated to supporting the communities we serve and offer a wide range of benefits and programs to enhance the well‑being of our employees.

Benefits Details

Internship Perks:

• Paid Opportunities - This is a paid opportunity to explore your career! All Interns are paid a competitive wage for their field.
• Employee Discounts - Our employee sales program offers employee discounts on items ordered from our fine catalogs and selected Outlet Store. Discounts range from 45% to 50% off.
• Time Off - We all need a little down time and all Interns enjoy paid time off during their internship.
• Health Club Membership - Take advantage of a FREE membership at the local YMCAs with full membership reimbursements.
• Health Insurance - Interns are offered Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Business Casual Dress Code - Jeans are allowed year‑round!
• Performance Updates - We provide interns with useful feedback regarding their performance throughout their internship. A formal mid‑performance appraisal and final appraisal will be given.
• Training - Colony Brands provides all interns with the necessary hands‑on training to make their internship experience successful.
• R. Kubly Family Foundation - The foundation will pay for your graduate or professional schooling in return for a commitment to live and work in Monroe, WI after you graduate. Visit www.rkublyfamilyfoundation.org for more details

Job Category

Engineering

Employment Type

Internship