About the role#
The Industrial Engineering Intern supports manufacturing and operational improvement initiatives. You will apply industrial engineering principles to enhance productivity, quality, efficiency, and cost performance. Working alongside engineers, operations leaders, and production teams, you will gain hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment while developing practical problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills.
What you'll do#
- Collect, analyze, and interpret manufacturing and operational data to identify improvement opportunities.
- Conduct time studies, process observations, and workflow analyses to support labor and capacity planning.
- Assist with Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing waste and improving efficiency.
- Support projects involving line balancing, layout optimization, standardized work, and productivity improvement.
- Participate in Kaizen events and cross-functional improvement teams.
- Present findings and recommendations to engineering and operations leadership.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related discipline.
- Availability to work in St. Petersburg, Florida from May 17, 2027, to August 6, 2027.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Preferred skills include Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Visio.
- Preferred attributes include effective communication, the ability to drive work, agility, building trusting relationships, decision-making skills, and resilience.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027.
- The role is based on-site in St. Petersburg, Florida.
About Jabil
Jabil is a manufacturing and engineering services company founded in 1966. It provides supply chain, design, and production solutions for brands in sectors like healthcare, automotive, and telecommunications. The company operates from its headquarters in St. Petersburg, Florida. It maintains a global network of over 100 sites and employs more than 63,000 people.
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