About the role#
Flex is seeking an Industrial Engineering Co-Op for the Fall 2026 semester to support continuous improvement initiatives at our Orangeburg, South Carolina site. This role involves hands-on work within our warehouse operations, focusing on process optimization, data analysis, and lean manufacturing principles to support our fulfillment and server assembly teams.
What you'll do#
- Analyze and improve fulfillment workflows, including material flow, packaging, and shipping processes.
- Support assembly and testing operations for servers by focusing on cycle time reduction and quality improvement.
- Collect and analyze production data, such as HPU, throughput, and takt time, to identify bottlenecks and propose solutions.
- Participate in layout design and optimization for assembly and test stations.
- Develop standard work instructions and contribute to process documentation.
- Collaborate with Quality, Production, and Logistics teams to implement Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
- Conduct time studies, ergonomic assessments, and capacity planning.
- Assist in tracking and reporting key performance indicators for operational performance.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a Junior or Senior in an undergraduate Industrial Engineering or related degree program.
- Minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and Continuous Improvement principles.
- Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, or similar data analysis tools.
- Basic understanding of server hardware components.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Knowledge of process mapping and value stream analysis.
- Experience with simulation tools, such as Arena or FlexSim, is considered a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Orangeburg, South Carolina.
- Term: Fall 2026.
- Modality: On-site, 40 hours per week.
- Status: Full-time paid internship.
- Sponsorship: Not available.
About Flex
Flex operates as a global manufacturing partner for various brands. It focuses on the design, construction, and management of products across sectors like automotive, healthcare, and energy management. The company maintains headquarters in Austin, Texas. It employs more than 10,000 people and functions as a public organization.
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