Industrial Engineering Intern - Summer

The Industrial Engineering Intern provides support and technical expertise to the Engineering and Operations Team for efficient production, ergonomics, health and safety. The Industrial Engineer Intern continually improves processes, tools and layouts to ensure efficient production The primary focus of this internship will focus on the re-layout and organization of the production facility.

• Initiates, champions, leads and implements process improvement projects
• Prepares layouts of plant facilities to optimize utilization and product flow.
• Implements lean principles and methods in production, including 5S.
• Recommends workspace layout changes and improvements to maximize efficient production.
• Organizes/prioritizes resources and leads cross-functional teams to execute equipment, facility development and production line improvement projects
• Communicates project scopes, progress and closeouts to key stakeholders to create awareness and generate support
• Collaborates with engineering and operations to support potential improvement opportunities focused on improving product quality, efficient production and safe work environment
• Acts as a catalyst for continuously improving the Grand Rapids facility into world class conditions

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program with a focus on Industrial Engineering
• Proficiency w/ tools such as 5S and Value Stream Mapping
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem solving skills
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma, strongly preferred
• Excellent MS Office skills, particularly Excel.
• AutoCAD or similar CAD software experience
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills