Industrial Engineering Intern Job Description

Our Industrial engineering (IE) intern will work directly with Woodway operations’ Manufacturing Engineer and Industrial Engineer and will partake in various process improvement projects. Hosted by the Director of Operations, an IE intern will be directly involved in cross-functional projects with Supply Chain, Engineering, Production, and Quality. This role will allow interns to put classroom concepts to practice in a real manufacturing environment and will allow them to make an impact at Woodway.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement visual factory tools (5S, Shadow boards, Kanban, flow racks)
• Perform time studies of operation to rebalance assembly line.
• Work with leadership and assembly workers to improve work areas.
• Learn to operate company ERP system (Epicor) to facilitate improvement projects and data analytics.
• Assist in implementation of preventive and corrective actions and other changes.
• Demonstrate flexibility and enthusiasm to work on other engineering projects assigned.

Skills and Specifications

• Process-oriented individual
• Self-motivated, ready to learn.
• Passionate for continuous improvement
• Demonstrates critical thinking and innovative, effective problem-solving skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills

Education and Qualifications

• Junior or Senior working towards a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field
• Available full-time over the summer, approximately 40 hours per week

About Woodway

WOODWAY is a global organization built on the efforts and commitment of dedicated professionals. Our purpose is to manufacture products and provide service that exceeds customers’ expectations through continuous improvements in quality and design. Our treadmills are specifically requested by competitive sports teams, medical and rehabilitation facilities, and high-usage fitness facilities worldwide because of their patented design that provides a superior running surface for users and long lasting-efficiency for owners and operators. Our focus is on building lasting customer relationships that will endure For The Long Run®.

Job: Operations and Manufacturing – Industrial Engineering Intern

Location: W234 N700 Busse Road, Waukesha, WI 53188

Possible Start Date: June 2024 (can be negotiated)

Type: Paid