About the role#
This internship provides hands-on experience within a manufacturing environment. You will apply industrial engineering principles to real-world production challenges while working alongside Industrial and Manufacturing Engineers. The program focuses on project-based work that allows you to contribute to safety, quality, and efficiency 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 efficiency.
- Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks, waste, and process variation.
- Assist in developing and improving standard work and manufacturing instructions.
- Evaluate workstation layouts, material movement, and overall production processes.
- Support Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Implement process improvements directly on the production floor.
- Collect and organize data to measure performance and validate improvements.
- Support digitalization initiatives designed to improve production reporting and visibility.
- Work with production employees and cross-functional teams to develop practical solutions.
- Prepare project documentation, analysis, and presentations.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Industrial & Systems Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Current enrollment in an accredited college or university.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Interest in manufacturing operations and continuous improvement.
- Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work both independently and within a team.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
- Comfort working in an active manufacturing environment.
Location & details#
- Location: Houston, Texas.
- 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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