Industrial Engineering (Internship - Summer 2026)

Waupaca Foundry, Inc.; Marinette (WI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier of iron castings is seeking a motivated student intern to analyze production processes and recommend improvements. Responsibilities include using continuous improvement tools like Lean and Six Sigma, gathering operational data, and utilizing software such as Excel and CAD tools. Candidates must be pursuing a relevant degree and be enrolled as full-time students for the Fall 2026 semester. This opportunity provides hands-on experience in a culture of continual innovation.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a relevant degree and enrolled as a full-time student for the Fall 2026 semester.
• Preferred: minimum of 1 completed year in related field.
• Ability to analyze existing processes and recommend improvements.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current production or operational processes.
• Utilize continuous improvement tools to identify inefficiencies.
• Support implementation of lean manufacturing or Six Sigma practices.
• Gather data related to cycle time, production rates, and defects.
• Document workflows and recommend improvements.

Skills

Data analysis

Lean manufacturing practices

CAD tools proficiency

Excel skills

Education

Pursuing a Bachelors/Associates degree

Tools

Minitab

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Waupaca Foundry, Inc. is North America’s leading supplier of iron castings and has a history of innovation with a legacy of product quality. Waupaca Foundry employs approximately 3,000 people company-wide.

Waupaca Foundry is committed to relentless improvement, forward-thinking sustainability initiatives, and providing a reliable experience to the millions who use our castings every day. Our goal is to employ individuals who take pride in their work within a culture of continual innovation.

Waupaca Foundry is proud to be an employer of choice for those driven and skilled individuals seeking rewarding careers by producing top quality castings.

You will be right at home at Waupaca Foundry.

Role:

Analyze existing methods, processes, equipment, labor, and materials to identify inefficiencies in operations and provide as well as assist in implementation of countermeasures for optimization to improve safety, cost, and quality.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Analyze current production or operational processes.
• Utilize continuous improvement tools such as time studies, value stream mapping, or flowcharting to identify inefficiencies.
• Recommend and support implementation of lean manufacturing or Six Sigma practices.
• Gather data related to cycle time, production rates, downtime, defects, etc.
• Use Excel, Minitab, or similar tools to analyze and interpret the data.
• Assist in designing or improving factory floor layouts.
• Use CAD tools (like AutoCAD or SolidWorks) to visualize layouts.
• Help optimize space usage, material flow, and equipment placement.
• Observe work processes to determine standard times for tasks.
• Document workflows and recommend improvements.
• Develop standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and detailed work instructions (DWI’s).

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Pursuing a Bachelors/Associates degree in related field.
• Be enrolled in post-high school education for the Fall 2026 semester.
• Minimum of 1 completed year in related field (preferred).
• Be considered a full time student (12 credits or more).

Waupaca Foundry is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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