About the role#
The Industrial Engineer Intern will support process analysis, data-driven problem solving, and layout optimization projects within the North American Distribution Center. This role provides exposure to applying industrial engineering principles in a high-volume distribution environment with a focus on efficiency, ergonomics, and continuous improvement. You will contribute to real improvement initiatives while gaining technical and analytical experience.
What you'll do#
- Collect, analyze, and interpret time study, labor usage, and workflow data.
- Assist in developing labor standards, productivity benchmarks, and capacity models.
- Support warehouse layout and material flow projects.
- Contribute to Kaizen and Lean projects to help reduce waste.
- Partner with supervisors and managers to trial and validate process changes.
- Present a final project on an assigned operational improvement opportunity.
What you'll need#
- Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Strong quantitative and problem-solving skills.
- Interest in Lean, Six Sigma, and process optimization.
- Proficiency in Excel.
- Exposure to AutoCAD, simulation tools, or WMS is preferred.
- Experience with data collection, process mapping, and workflow improvement in an operational setting.
- Participation in real-world Lean or Kaizen initiatives.
- Strong teamwork, communication, and adaptability.
Location & details#
- Location: Olive Branch, Mississippi.
- Term: Winter 2027 (January 2027 to April/May 2027).
- Modality: On-site.
- Hours: 30 hours per week.
- Pay: $20.00 to $25.00 per hour.
- Status: Paid internship.
About Teleflex
Teleflex produces medical technologies for use in anesthesia, emergency medicine, and surgery. The company also manufactures solutions for interventional cardiology, radiology, vascular access, and urology. It operates globally, serving healthcare providers in more than 150 countries. The firm is based in Wayne, Pennsylvania, and maintains a workforce of over 14,000 employees.
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