About the role#
This internship offers hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment. You will work with Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, and Production teams to apply engineering principles to real-world production challenges. The program focuses on project-based work that allows you to support initiatives aimed at improving safety, quality, and efficiency.
What you'll do#
- Support industrial engineering and manufacturing improvement projects.
- Conduct time studies and process observations to evaluate cycle times and workflow.
- Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks, waste, and process variation.
- Develop and improve standard work, work instructions, and manufacturing processes.
- Evaluate workstation layouts, material movement, and production workflows.
- Support Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Implement process improvements directly on the production floor.
- Collect and analyze data to measure performance and validate improvements.
- Collaborate with production employees and cross-functional teams to develop practical solutions.
- Prepare project documentation, analysis, and presentations.
- Participate in engineering and manufacturing meetings.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline at an accredited institution.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work independently and within a team.
- Comfortable working in an active manufacturing environment.
- Interest in manufacturing operations and continuous improvement.
- Preferred knowledge includes Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, time and motion studies, process mapping, work measurement, production planning, ergonomics, statistical analysis, and AutoCAD.
Location & details#
- Location: Houston, Texas, United States.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time, paid, rolling term.
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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