About the role#
This internship provides hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment. You will apply industrial engineering principles to real-world production challenges. You will work alongside Industrial, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to analyze processes and improve safety, quality, and efficiency. This position focuses on project-based work that allows you to apply your academic background to operational goals.
What you'll do#
- Support industrial engineering and manufacturing improvement projects within production operations.
- Conduct time studies and process observations to evaluate cycle times, labor utilization, and workflow.
- Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks, waste, and process variation.
- Develop and improve standard work and manufacturing instructions.
- Evaluate workstation layouts, material movement, and production workflows.
- Support Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Assist with the implementation of process improvements on the production floor.
- Collect and organize data to measure performance and validate improvements.
- Support manufacturing digitalization initiatives to improve production reporting and visibility.
- Work with production employees to develop practical solutions.
- Prepare project documentation, analysis, and presentations.
- Participate in engineering meetings and communicate project progress.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline at an accredited college or university.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to collect, organize, and interpret data.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
- Comfort working in an active manufacturing environment.
- Interest in manufacturing operations and continuous improvement.
- Preferred experience or coursework includes Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, time and motion studies, process mapping, work measurement, manufacturing systems, production planning, ergonomics, statistical analysis, or AutoCAD.
- Previous manufacturing, engineering, or project experience is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Houston, Texas, United States.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time, paid internship.
- Term: Rolling.
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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