About the role#
This internship offers hands-on experience within a manufacturing environment. You will apply industrial engineering principles to real-world production challenges while working alongside production, quality, and engineering teams. The role focuses on projects that improve safety, quality, and efficiency across our operations.
What you'll do#
- Support industrial engineering and manufacturing improvement projects.
- Conduct time studies and process observations to evaluate cycle times, labor usage, and workflow.
- Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks, waste, and process variation.
- Assist in developing standard work and manufacturing instructions.
- Evaluate workstation layouts, material movement, and overall production flow.
- Support Lean Manufacturing and 5S initiatives on the production floor.
- Collect and organize data to measure performance and validate process improvements.
- Work with production employees to develop practical solutions for existing processes.
- Prepare project documentation, analysis, and presentations for stakeholders.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited college or university pursuing a bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
- Ability to collect, organize, and interpret data effectively.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills for working in a team environment.
- Comfort working directly in an active manufacturing environment.
- A genuine interest in manufacturing operations and continuous improvement.
Location & details#
- Location: Houston, Texas, United States.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Status: Paid internship.
About Toshiba International Corporation
Toshiba International Corporation operates as a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation. The company maintains its headquarters in Houston, Texas, and employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people. It serves diverse sectors such as oil and gas, mining, utilities, and automotive manufacturing. The business focuses on five core divisions including motors and drives, power electronics, and transmission and distribution systems.
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