Manufacturing Process Engineer Intern (Floor-Based)

VersaDesk; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

VersaDesk is seeking a Process Engineering Intern to join the Operations team in Los Angeles. This floor-based role provides hands-on experience in manufacturing, process development, and continuous improvement.

You will document processes, develop SOPs and training materials, map workflows, and standardize practices across production, inventory and shipping. A 3-month internship with potential for full-time employment based on performance.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Comfortable with Excel/Google Sheets.
• Willingness to work hands-on in a manufacturing environment with production teams.

Responsibilities

• Work directly on the manufacturing floor alongside production team members.
• Observe and document how tasks and processes are actually performed.
• Develop and improve SOPs, work instructions, checklists, and training materials.
• Develop visual process documentation and training materials to aid understanding.
• Create process maps and document best practices.
• Standardize processes across production, assembly, inventory, and shipping.
• Identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with Lean and continuous improvement projects.
• Train and support team members on new processes and SOPs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Excel/Sheets

Attention to detail

Hands-on manufacturing

Manufacturing/Process improvement

Education

Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

VersaDesk is seeking a Process Engineering Intern to join the Operations team in Los Angeles. This floor-based role provides hands-on experience in manufacturing, process development, and continuous improvement.

You will document processes, develop SOPs and training materials, map workflows, and standardize practices across production, inventory and shipping. A 3-month internship with potential for full-time employment based on performance.