Intern - Industrial Engineer

About the role#

As an Industrial Engineer Intern, you will apply lean manufacturing and industrial engineering principles directly to our production floor and lab spaces. You will play an active role in optimizing shop floor layouts, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and designing workflows for maximum efficiency within our advanced production areas.

What you'll do#

• Process Mapping & Optimization: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to draft end-to-end Value Stream Maps (VSM) to identify bottlenecks and opportunities for throughput optimization.
• Workflow Design: Draft detailed process flow maps for new and existing production steps to standardize workflows.
• Efficiency Analysis: Utilize Spaghetti Diagrams and time-studies to analyze material and operator movement, reducing transport waste and optimizing the footprint of production lines and dry rooms.
• Lean Initiatives: Help structure, set up, and moderate localized 5S programs, conduct 5S audits, and support manufacturing engineers in the physical and operational setup of new assembly lines.
• Continuous Improvement: Facilitate lean problem-solving sessions, track outcomes to reduce cycle times and defect rates, and assist in drafting or updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions.

What you'll need#

• Currently enrolled in the Senior year of a Bachelors Industrial Engineering program or the 1st year of a Masters Industrial Engineering program.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong willingness to learn, be a team player, and work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to lift 20-30 lbs and stand for up to 5 hours.

Location & details#

• Location: San Leandro, California
• Modality: On-site
• Status: Full-time, paid internship